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Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
c2017
Language
English
Description
"Shakespeare's Ear presents dark and sometimes funny pieces of fact and folklore that bedevil the mostly unknown history of theater. All manner of skullduggery, from revenge to murder, from affairs to persecution, proves that the drama off-stage was just as intense as any portrayed on it. The stories include those of: An ancient Greek writer of tragedies who dies when an eagle drops a tortoise on his head. A sixteenth-century English playwright who...
9) Forgiven
Author
Series
Baxter family series. Firstborn volume 2
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Language
English
Description
A fresh, new look for the bestselling Firstborn series-the second installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet.Dayne Matthews is at the top of the Hollywood list, working on what may be his best movie yet. Still, he feels empty and unfocused, aching for real...
Author
Series
Daniel Hawthorne novels volume 4
Language
English
Description
'Our deal is over.' That's what reluctant author Anthony Horowitz tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne in an awkward meeting. The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind. His new play, Mindgame, is about to open in London's Vaudeville theatre. Not surprisingly Hawthorne declines a ticket. On opening night, Sunday Times critic Harriet Throsby gives the play a savage review, focusing particularly on the writing. The next morning she is...
16) Unmasked
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Language
English
Formats
Description
Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated musical theatre in the 1970s and 80s. His hit shows included Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and most recently, School of Rock. Now the composer takes stock of his achievements, the twists of fate and circumstance that brought him both success and disappointment, and the passions that inspire and sustain him. The son of a music professor and a piano teacher, Lloyd Webber reveals his artistic...
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"Scholars, amateur historians and actors have shaped theatre history in different ways at different times and in different places. This Companion offers students and general readers a series of accessible and engaging essays on the key aspects of studying and writing theatre history. The diverse international team of contributors investigates how theatre history has been constructed, showing how historical facts are tied to political and artistic...
Author
Publisher
Focal Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
We all want to do our part to protect the environment, but the information needed to be environmentally-savvy in theatrical production is often scattered across numerous internet pages. Now information on how to green your shows has been compiled in one go-to source! This book shows how to make greener decisions based on the production process. Each production area is treated in individual chapters, including the scene shop, paint shop, lighting,...
Author
Publisher
Disney Editions
Language
English
Description
"Filled with detailed explanations, captivating illustrations, and entertaining trivia, this insightfully written, lively, and uniquely designed book offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of the theater from the box office to backstage--and beyond. Readers enter a truly special place via the front door, where the people and activities of the "front of house" can be perused. And then it's on to the behind-the-scenes magic of the "back of...
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