Theatre Reference Resources in Ablah Library
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre &
Performance REF PN2035.O94 2003
In 2 volumes, this set covers important aspects of theatre and performance
worldwide and throughout history, including concepts, theories, performance
related issues, biographies, city and regional overviews. Volume 2 concludes
with a timeline, bibliography and a selective index to dramatic titles.
International Dictionary of
Theatre REF PN2035.I573 1992
In 3 volumes, volume one contains information about plays including where known,
date and location of first publication and production, bibliographies, and
critical essays. Volume two contains entries on playwrights, each with a
summary of the writer’s life and career, works list, bibliography and a signed
critical essay; as well as an index to plays. Volume three contains entries of
actors, directors and designers, each with a biography, list of productions and
roles, a bibliography and a signed critical overview of the artist’s work for
the stage.
The Reader’s Encyclopedia of World
Drama REF PN1625.G3 1969
This single volume contains entries of biography, country overviews, plays,
genres, styles, and related terms. With an appendix of important documents in
dramatic theory.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World
Drama REF PN1625.M3
This 4 volume set provides biographical information and critical evaluations of
the works of world renowned dramatists. Lengthy entries are accompanied by
illustrations, a listing of plays and editions as well as short bibliographies
of criticism, where possible. The concluding volume contains an index of play
titles.
The Cambridge Guide to the Theatre
REF PN2035.C27 1995
This is another opportunity to find information on theatre related topics,
biographies, companies and country summaries.
The Oxford Companion to the
Theatre REF PN2035.H3 1983
With short entries on topics in theatre science, biographies, companies, and
country summaries, this is a good place to check for a quick overview of a given
topic in theatre.
The Oxford Companion to American
Theatre REF PN2220.B6 1992
Find here entries for plays, biography of theatrical notables, types of theatre
and organizations involved in American Theatre.
The Oxford Dictionary of Plays
REF PN1625.P38 2005
Find here basic background information and synopses for 1,000 significant plays
of world drama. Also with indices of major characters and playwrights;
plays listed by country of origin and period, and a selective bibliography.
Encyclopedia of the American
Theatre 1900-1975 REF PN2266.B68
This title contains information about plays written or adapted by American
authors, produced on and off Broadway from 1900 to 1975. Arranged
alphabetically, each entry contains a terse plot description and basic
production information such as authorship, cast, opening date and location,
length of run and other versions.
The Oxford Companion to Canadian
Theatre REF PN2301.O93 1989
Covering both English and French language theatre in Canada, entries discuss
genres, major subjects, theatre and theatre companies, biography, criticism and
major plays.
Facts on File Companion to
Classical Drama REF PA3024.T48 2005
This single volume work focuses on plays written by 8 major Greek and Roman
authors between the 6th century B.C.E. and the 2nd century
C.E.. Entries cover historical and mythological references; characters and stock
character types; dramatic terms; individual plays with plot summary, commentary
and bibliography. The volume concludes with appendices of attributed plays,
listings of classical playwrights and attributed titles, a chronology and
selective bibliography.
Updated:
March 23, 2007
Contact:
Rachel Crane, Music/Fine Arts
Librarian