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Theatre as Human Action: An Introduction to Theatre Arts
Theatre as Human Action An Introduction to Theatre Arts Author:Thomas S. Hischak This introductory theatre textbook is designed for the general education student in college--one who may not be familiar with very many plays and has only seen a limited number of theatre productions. Through the use of four model plays--Macbeth, Our Town, A Raisin in the Sun, and Rent--this textbook aims to inform the student about theatre arts... more », stimulate interest in the art form, lead to critical thinking about theatre, and prepare the student to be a more informed and critical theatregoer. At the beginning of the text, each play is described with plot synopses (and suggested video versions), and then these four representative works are referred to throughout the book. The textbook looks at both the theoretical and practical aspects of theatre arts, from the nature of theatre and drama to how it reflects society to explaining the processes that playwrights, actors, designers, directors, producers, and critics go through. Structured into seven chapters, each looking at a major area or artist--and concluding with the audience and the students themselves--this unique approach to theatre thoroughly addresses all of the major topics to be found in an introduction to theatre text.« less