Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Field Day and the translation of Irish identities Field Day and the translation of Irish identities Aidan O'Malley This book examines Field Days cultural intervention into the Northern Irish Troubles through individual readings of the fourteen plays produced by the enterprise. It argues that at the heart of this … OL15902006W
Interpreting the play script Interpreting the play script Anne L. Fliotsos "The starting point for virtually all theatre is studying the play script, but what does this involve? Interpreting the Play Script: Contemplation and Analysis argues that one type of analysis cannot… OL16151896W
Brian Friel Brian Friel Anthony Roche "Friel is widely recognised as Irelands leading playwright but through the ability of plays like Translations and Dancing at Lughnasa to translate into other cultures he has also made a major impact … OL16414444W
A pathognomy of performance A pathognomy of performance Simon Bayly "Exploring the themes of the event, ephemerality and democracy that mark the encounter between performance and philosophy, this original study elaborates fresh perspectives on the experiences of undo… OL19893685W
Jack be nimble Jack be nimble Jack O'Brien "A memoir from Jack O'Brien, one of America's best-loved theater directors and winner of three Tonys"-- OL19965711W
Dance and the body in western theatre Dance and the body in western theatre Sabine Sörgel "The mid to late twentieth century has been widely regarded as the century of the body, when philosophers, cultural critics, sociologists, and theatre historians spent inordinate amounts of time and … OL20023118W
The awkward thoughts of W. Kamau Bell The awkward thoughts of W. Kamau Bell W. Kamau Bell "You may know W. Kamau Bell from his new, Emmy-nominated hit show on CNN, United Shades of America. Or maybe you've read about him in the New York Times, which called him "the most promising new tale… OL20053679W
Theatre and Social Media Theatre and Social Media Patrick Lonergan x, 94 pages ; 18 cm OL20834929W
Plays for three Plays for three Nina Shengold,Eric Lane "PLAYS FOR THREE is a unique anthology of 23 outstanding plays for three actors by an exciting mix of established and emerging playwrights. Everyone's heard that "Two's company, three's a crowd." Th… OL22321221W