Performing Arts

Sonora Carver was an American entertainer, most notable as one of the first female horse divers. Carver answered an ad placed by "Doc" William Frank Carver in 1923 for a diving girl and soon earned a place in circus history. Her job was to...

Synopsis: Words from the Maestro by Joyce H. Hynes takes you to Putnam County West Virginia, visiting the prestigious Abington Academy run by cantankerous Mr. Elmer Ensemble Elk. Auditions are taking place for the upcoming fall semester, which will culminate with a concert at...

This anthology of poems and short stories is an homage to Texas singer/song-writer Robert Earl Keen, who stands in the songwriter/storyteller tradition of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, John Prine, and Keen's contemporaries Lyle Lovett and James McMurtry. The poems and short stories here...

Enjoy the classic nursery rhyme with a Wiggly twist. Learn the words to the song Incy Wincy Spider in this Wiggly nursery rhyme board book! Key Learning: The joy of music and rhythm.Author: The WigglesPublisher: Five Mile PressPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 10Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.44lbsSize:...

This stunning, cloth-bound pop-up book is a replica of the book from Universal Pictures' spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event, Wicked. A replica of the Ozian book from Wicked, The Story of Oz & the Wonderful Wizard presents the Wizard's arrival in Oz as a beautifully...

Top of the Rock is an absorbing insiders' account of an incredible time and place in television history: the years when Must See TV--led by Cheers, Seinfeld, Friends, ER, and Law & Order--made NBC an unstoppable success. Here the story is vividly told through...

Relive television's juiciest mystery drama with this comprehensive, detailed guide to all eight seasons of Desperate Housewives. This unofficial encyclopedia includes: A complete reference guide to every relationship on the show A list of every secret and lie told over eight seasons Lists of...

The Birds was different from most of Hitchcock's work. For admirers of Hitchcock, The Birds also raises disturbing questions about the director as a person. He was a complex and confusing character in many ways, and perhaps it's not surprising that someone who built...

Typically, films are suspenseful when they keep us on the edge of our seats, when glimpses of a turning doorknob, a ticking clock, or a looming silhouette quicken our pulses. Exemplified by Alfred Hitchcock's masterworks and the countless thrillers they influenced, such films captivate...

Join Aren and his siblings Narine and Alek, on an amazing journey as they learn various Armenian Dances to make their Medzmama proud. "The Proud Little Dancers" tells the story of siblings Aren, Narine, and Alek who embark on a joyous adventure to learn...

"Sam Wasson's supremely entertaining book tracks the ups and downs, ins and outs, of a remarkable career. . . . A marvel of unshowy reportage."--New York TimesThe New York Times bestselling author of Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. and The Big Goodbye returns with the...

Welcome to the Wes Anderson museum--a place packed with illustrations, ephemera, trivia, and insightful commentary, and as whimsical and visually arresting as the cult director's films themselves. This museum in book form takes readers deep into the world of Wes Anderson. Bursting with an...

Our deadliest weapon is our greatest hope. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Paramount+'s adaptation of the wildly popular Halo series. See what went into bringing the Master Chief and his team of Spartan supersoldiers to life in their war against the alien threat...

One of the most anticipated books of the year, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, a glimmering novel set in the world of pop music about sisters, motherhood, young love, and the dreams we chase.Sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg were born...

Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--only available on the first printing while supplies last! This collector's hardcover features unique stenciled edges, specially illustrated endpapers, and a shiny stamped case. One of the most anticipated books of the year, from #1 New...

Bringing together international perspectives on the figure of the "monster" in performance, this edited collection builds on discussions in the fields of posthumanism, bioethics, and performance studies. The collection aims to redefine "monstrosity" to describe the cultural processes by which certain identities or bodies...

Author: Tammy OberhausenPublisher: Fireside IndustriesPublished: 11/05/2024Pages: 304Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781950564453Review Citation(s): Booklist 10/01/2024 pg. 19

Alice Pearce, once called "the adenoidal lass with the most beautiful, homely face on Broadway," carved a unique career playing wallflowers, nitwits, nags, and other oddball characters, all of whom contrasted sharply with their portrayer. As the shy daughter of an international banker, she...

This book explores how avant-garde directors in French theatre play on their audiences' frustration to generate an encounter with the real. Focusing on the work of directors such as Gis?le Vienne, Jan Lauwers, Rodrigo Garcia, Jan Fabre and Romeo Castellucci, the book looks at...

Written by a Sundance alum and short filmmaker, this book combines the practical advice of a craft guide with a curated, diverse anthology, including revealing interviews with the writers and directors. Short Film Screenwriting demystifies the process of writing effective, emotionally involving short films...