Books for Introduction to Theatre Arts Courses

On the Art of the Theatre

By Edward Gordon Craig

Edited by Franc Chamberlain

Series: Routledge Theatre Classics

First published in 1911, On the Art of the Theatre remains one of the seminal texts of theatre theory and practice. Actor, director, designer and pioneering theorist, Edward Gordon Craig was one of twentieth century theatre’s great modernisers. Here, he is eloquent and entertaining in...

Published September 18th 2008 by Routledge

Theatre Arts on Acting

Edited by Laurence Senelick

Series: Routledge Theatre Classics

During its fifty year run, Theatre Arts Magazine was a bustling forum for the foremost names in the performing arts, including Stanislavski, Laurence Olivier, Lee Strasberg, John Gielgud and Shelley Winters. Renowned theatre historian Laurence Senelick has plundered its stunning ...

Published August 21st 2008 by Routledge

Theatre Studies: The Basics

By Robert Leach

Series: The Basics

This is an essential read for anyone setting out to study the thrilling world of theatre for the first time. Introducing you to all the aspects of drama, theatre and performance you will be studying in your course, from the theoretical to the practical, Theatre Studies: The Basics will...

Published May 28th 2008 by Routledge