Performing Arts

In this groundbreaking book, Matsuoka Shinpei--a leading scholar of noh theater--provides a detailed account of the birth of one of Japan's most celebrated art forms. Although noh has often been associated with the elite, Embodied Performance explores its links to a wider popular culture,...

Three years ago Rob's brother, Adam, was sent to jail for his part in the death of a girl who overdosed at a rave. But now that he has been released, Rob hopes that things can go back to the way they used to...

Downright Bizarre Games pokes fun at the video game industry, an entertainment business that often takes itself much too seriously. This is a hilarious look at the odd side of the industry, from games outside of the norm to bad art and outlandish dialogue....

An entertaining, hilarious, biting biography of "Mr. Warmth," the infamously prickly comic who dominated Hollywood and Las Vegas for decades, making an artform out of heckling his friends, family and especially his audiences - and they couldn't get enough of it. Having ridden a...

A concise guide to global performances of Shakespeare, this volume combines methodologies of dramaturgy, film and performance studies, critical race and gender studies and anthropological thick description. This companion guides students from critical methodologies through big pictures of global Shakespeare to case studies that...

Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed 'Superhead' goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop dancer industry--from the physical and emotional abuse that's rampant in the industry, and which...

Changing Cities, Shifting Stages is built on stories about how the performing arts reveal urban transformation. The book is shaped around case studies. Four (dance in Montreal, theater in Washington, Toronto, and Kyiv) illustrate how the emergence of new performance cultures reflect deeper changes...

Author: Stephen Moore, Johnny Holliday, Charles David YoungPublisher: Booklocker.comPublished: 12/05/2024Pages: 540Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.20dISBN: 9781958892060This title is not returnable

Spark imagination and inspire movement with Crafterina's Ballerina Paper Dolls Coloring & Craft Book. A perfect gift for a young dancer! Included in the book are coloring pages, paper crafts, dolls, and so much more!Author: Vanessa SalgadoPublisher: CrafterinaPublished: 02/27/2023Pages: 36Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h...

American International Pictures was in many ways the "missing link" between big-budget Hollywood studios, "poverty-row" B-movie factories and low-rent exploitation movie distributors. AIP first targeted teen audiences with science fiction, horror and fantasy, but soon grew to encompass many genres and demographics--at times, it...

Altered states of consciousness (ASCs)--including dreams, hypnosis, spirit possession and brainwashing--have long captivated contemporary culture. In the 20th century, Hollywood integrated ASCs into an array of films, reflecting society's fascination with the subject. After early cinematic portrayals laid the groundwork, the depiction of ASCs...

A Rascal They Called Alfalfa Do dreams come true? Do they materialize overnight like a lucky silver dollar from the Tooth Fairy? And if they do come to fruition quickly, when does elation turn to indignation. And why? The country was mired in the...

Have you ever considered a career in meteorology? The perception of meteorology is often based on the person delivering weather on TV, seemingly with a glamorous, well-paying career that takes little effort. Many people have given the profession thought, but few follow through because...

1000 Sopranos Facts dives deep into the world of mob boss Tony Soprano and his dysfunctional crime family. Packed with information, behind-the-scenes stories, and trivia, this book is a must-have for any fan of the groundbreaking HBO series. Grab your cannoli and settle in...

A young adult graphic novel following Essie through heartbreak, star-crossed romance, teen drama, and the question on every high-school senior's lips: where do I belong? It's the first day of senior year and seventeen-year-old Essie Rosen is already over it. Her best friend went...

Fifty synopses of film scenes alongside insightful location essays and evocative full-color film stills. This is an engaging and highly visual citywide tour of well- and lesser-known films shot on location in the birthplace of cinema and screen spectacle. The heart of Hollywood's star-studded...

A fun and engaging nursery rhyme book featuring the classic 'Five Little Monkeys' song. Learn the words to the song Five Little Monkeys in this Wiggly nursery rhyme board book! Key Learning: Counting and rhythm.Author: The WigglesPublisher: Five Mile PressPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 10Binding Type: Board...

The "Happiest Place on Earth" opened in 1955 during a trying time in American life--the Cold War. Disneyland was envisioned as a utopian resort where families could play together and escape the tension of the "real world." Since its construction, the park has continually...

This book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of Walt Disney's influence in Australia, tracing the cultural impact of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from their inception in 1928 to the end of the Vietnam War. The author uncovers...

A young singer, a beginning dancer, and an aspiring actress all attend a summer camp at Howard University. And what begins as simply three young strangers reluctantly thrown together, emerges as a friendship destined to be. Although they appear to share nothing in common...