Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies

Informationen zum Autor Christopher Balme is Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of Munich. Klappentext This volume introduces the key elements and approaches in the study of theatre and performance, covering drama, music theatre and dance. Zusammenfassung Introducing the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline! this book provides thorough coverage of the methods and tools required in the study of both historical and contemporary theatrical performances. Emphasizing all the main theatrical genres - drama! opera and dance - the volume provides students with a comparative! integrated perspective. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introduction: theatre and theatre studies; Part I. Elements of Theatre: 1. Performers and actors; 2. Spectators and audiences; 3. Spaces and places; Part II. Subjects and Methods: 4. Theories of theatre 1: Historical paradigms; 5 Theories of theatre 2: Systematic and critical approaches; 6. Theatre historiography; 7. Text and performance; 8. Performance analysis; 9. Music theatre; 10. Dance theatre; Part III. Theatre Studies between Disciplines: 11. Applied theatre; 12. Theatre and media.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher B. Balme, Christopher B. Professor Balme, Balme Christopher B, Balme Christopher B.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.09.2008
• EAN: 9780521856225
• ISBN: 978-0-521-85622-5
• No. of pages: 248
• Series: Cambridge Introductions to Lit; Cambridge Introductions to Literature
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; DRAMA / General, Theatre Studies, Literature & literary studies