Theatre Reference Resources in Ablah Library
MISCELLANEOUS
Masterplots II: Drama REF
PN6112.5.M37 1990
In 4 volumes, this series examines 327 works of twentieth century drama,
English-language works or translations in English from other languages. Entries
are arranged alphabetically by the title best-known to an English-speaking
audience. Each essay provides essential factual information about the play, a
synopsis, an examination of issues in the play, a discussion of theatrical
elements in the work, an assessment of the play’s critical context, and a list
of recommended readings. Volume 4 contains indices by title and author.
Theatre: Stage to Screen to
Television REF PN2189.L44
In 2 volumes this chronicles each works’ production on stage, in film and
television. Each entry contains the number of acts, author and date, synopsis,
commentary, critique, location, opening date, cast and credit listing for stage;
studio, release date, cast and credit listings for screen; and series title,
production company, televised date, cast and credit information for television
productions. The second volume contains indices to composers, lyricists,
librettists, authors and playwrights.
The Crown Guide to the World’s
Great Plays REF PN6112.5 .S45 1984
Though this does not venture past the early 1980s, it does cover a great number
of plays, from Ancient Greece through most of the 20th century. Play
entries are arranged by author, with background and an assessment of each
title. The contents are subjective but this is still a good overview of some
prominent titles.
American Theatre Companies,
1749-1887 REF PN2221.A43 1986
Covering all types of theatrical companies, each entry contains a brief history,
a description of facilities, personnel and repertoire, followed by a
bibliography and guide to archival resources. Also included are a geographical
and chronological listing of companies.
American Theatre Companies, 1888-1930
REF PN 2221.A44 1987
Covering all types of theatrical companies, each entry contains a brief history,
a description of facilities, personnel and repertoire, followed by a
bibliography and guide to archival resources. Also included are a geographical
and chronological listing of companies.
Contemporary Stage Roles for Women
REF PN2054.H49 1985
Though no longer considered “contemporary,” this guide provides a brief
description of each play and the role. A helpful section classifies the roles,
dividing them by age, character type, unusual characteristics and roles for
minorities, along with an appendix of plays by gender distribution. Also
contains an index of dramatists and characters.
Arts in America: A Bibliography
REF NX503.A77 1979
A product of the Smithsonian Institution, this 4 volume annotated bibliography
covers art of Native Americans, architecture, decorative arts, design,
sculpture, art of the west, painting, graphic arts and artists, photography,
film, theater, dance, and music. Volume 4 is an index.
Dictionary of Translated Names and
Titles REF NX80.R66 1986
Titles of artistic creations (plays, novels, films, musical works, paintings,
and etc.), characters (historical and mythical), biblical personages, historical
events and geographical names, are here given in English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish and Russian, with cross-indices in French, German, Italian,
Spanish and Russian.
Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes
REF NX456.K67 2000
This work covers not only the visual arts but music, film, dance and theater.
Though rather brief, articles include bibliographies for further reading. This
is the second edition of this work. An earlier version is available on the
second floor of the library.
Updated:
March 23, 2007
Contact:
Rachel Crane, Music/Fine Arts
Librarian