Theatrical Roles: An Introduction to Theatre

by Gibson Cima

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THEA 203: Introduction to Theatre explores the role of theatre as a major fine art, a cultural tradition, and a vital tool for communicating human values and ideas. Students typically examine dramatic literature, historical production styles, and the collaborative artistic roles that bring a script to life.

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Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Subjects
Humanities
Licence
CC BY 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Tweens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. About this Open Educational Resource (OER)
  7. Preface
  8. 1: Introduction- What is Theatre?
  9. 1.1: Ritual Origins of Theatre?
  10. 1.2: Theatre as a Global and Cultural Practice
  11. 1.3: Theatre as Social Mirror and Political Tool
  12. 1.4: Theatre in the Contemporary World
  13. 1.5: Theatrical Roles
  14. 1.6: Learning Check and Chapter References
  15. 2: The Playwright
  16. 2.1: Elements of Dramatic Structure
  17. 2.2: Global Histories of Playwriting
  18. 2.3: Case Study- Mary Kathryn Nagle and Sovereignty
  19. 2.4: Learning Check and Chapter References
  20. 2.5: Unit Assignment
  21. 3: The Director
  22. 3.1: Contemporary Directing Practices- Thinking Conceptually
  23. 3.2: Global Histories of Directing
  24. 3.3: Case Study- Mikael Burke and The Magnolia Ballet
  25. 3.4: Learning Check and Chapter References
  26. 3.5: Unit Assignment
  27. 4: The Performer
  28. 4.1: Performing Across Cultures
  29. 4.2: The Actor's Toolbox
  30. 4.3: Case Study- Alys Dickerson Prepares Ophelia
  31. 4.4: Learning Check and Chapter References
  32. 4.5: Unit Assignment
  33. 5: The Designers
  34. 5.1: Elements of Theatrical Design
  35. 5.2: Global Histories of Theatrical Design
  36. 5.3: Case Study- Marcus Doshi and Wilson Chin Design Antoinette Nwandu’s Pass Over
  37. 5.4: Learning Check and Chapter References
  38. 5.5: Unit Assignment
  39. 6: Conclusion- The Audience
  40. Back Matter
  41. Recommended Resources
  42. Discussion Questions, Learning Checks, Assignments, and Syllabus
  43. Notes
  44. References
  45. Index
  46. Glossary
  47. Detailed Licensing
  48. Author and Contributors
  49. Detailed Licensing