The Enjoyment of Theatre - 9th Edition Author:Jim A. Patterson, Tim Donahue Brings theatre to life for students by showing the relationship and relevance of the performing arts to their everyday lives The Enjoyment of Theatre?s balanced coverage of performance and history provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to theatre for both majors and nonmajors. This text establishes the aesthetic underpin... more »nings of theatre art and then explores performance and production topics such as playwriting, acting, directing, design, and the theatre industry. The Enjoyment of Theatre also covers the full span of theatre?s 2,500-year history. The authors make theatre come alive for students by showing them how theatre is relevant to their everyday lives. This text is available in a variety of formats ? digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson?s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. Learning Goals: Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand today's theatre and the social impact of the theatre since its inception Explore theatre's cultural and economic context« less