William Shakespeare 
King Lear [EPUB ebook] 

On the 20th anniversary of artistic director Thomas Ostermeier”s time at Berlin”s Schaubühne Theatre, this important study reflects on the contribution the theatre has made to contemporary theatre, …

What goes on inside a great narrator to make them great? This ground-breaking work answers this question by exploring the psychophysical aspect of voiceover. The reader is given a bird”s-eye view of …

The noted literary critic delves into the psychology and significance of American hardboiled crime fiction and film noir of the 1930s and ’40s. Early in the twentieth century, American crime novelist …

Shakespeare is at the heart of the British theatrical tradition, but the contribution of Ira Aldridge and the Shakespearean performers of African, African-Caribbean, south Asian and east Asian herita …

The final volume in Methuen Drama”s acclaimed series of work by Arthur Miller who, during his lifetime, was acknowledged as ’the greatest American dramatist of our age’ ( Evening Standard). Featurin …

How are Black artists, activists, and pedagogues wielding acts of rebellion, activism, and solidarity to precipitate change? How have contemporary performances impacted Black cultural, social, and po …

First Published in 1996. This text looks at the cinema from the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Presented by country and date orde …

What does it take to control your performance nerves, to feel confident when facing audiences, and to acquire mastery of your talent? How can you feel secure in the knowledge that you are giving your …

The late Harry Levin had an international reputation as the world”s foremost comparatiste, and he was among the most knowledgeable Shakespeare scholars in the world. Before he died, Harry Levin had …

Performance Studies in Motion offers multiple perspectives on the current field of performance studies and suggests its future directions. Featuring new essays by pioneers Richard Schechner and Barba …