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Onstage and Offstage Worlds in Shakespeare's Plays

Author : Anthony Brennan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000350142
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Onstage and Offstage Worlds in Shakespeare's Plays written by Anthony Brennan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1989, this book focuses on the handling of the relationship between the onstage world and the offstage world, between the world that Shakespeare shows us and the one he tells us about. It is developed in two parts. Initially examined is the way reports are used in Shakespeare to relate the offstage and onstage worlds, building from simple examples within individual scenes in various plays to related sequences of reports which can be evaluated as part of broader strategies effecting the structure of a whole play. In the second part the author examines the ways in which several, or all, of these strategies work in individual plays, and what combined effect the prominent employment of them has in shaping the effect of the plays. In all cases the author is concerned to indicate why Shakespeare chose to handle matters as he does rather than in other ways available in the sources or in the speculative alternative methods which can be imaginatively constructed.

Kabuki Plays on Stage. Volume 1

Author : James R. Brandon
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824824037
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Book Synopsis Kabuki Plays on Stage. Volume 1 by : James R. Brandon

Download or read book Kabuki Plays on Stage. Volume 1 written by James R. Brandon and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kabuki Plays On Stage represents a monumental achievement in Japanese theatre studies, being the first collection of kabuki play translations to be published in twenty-five years. Fifty-one plays, published in four volumes, vividly trace kabuki's changing relations to Japanese society during the premodern era. Volume 1 consists of thirteen plays that showcase early kabuki's scintillating and boisterous styles of performance and illustrates the contrasting dramatic techniques cultivated by actors in Edo (Tokyo) and Kamigata (Osaka and Kyoto). The twelve plays translated in Volume 2 cover a brief period, but one that saw important developments in kabuki architecture, acting, dance, and the manipulation of characters and themes. As the series title indicates, the plays were translated to capture the vivacity of performances on stage. The translations, each accompanied by a thorough introduction that contextualizes the play, are based not only on published texts, but performance scripts and the study of the plays as they are performed in theatres today. Each volume is lavishly illustrated with rare woodblock prints in full color of Tokugawa- and Meiji-period productions as well as color and black-and-white photographs of contemporary performances. Published with the assistance of the Nippon Foundation.

Kabuki Plays On Stage. Volume 3

Author : James R. Brandon
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824844750
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Kabuki Plays On Stage. Volume 3 written by James R. Brandon and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-06-30 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darkness and Desire, 1804-1864, is the third volume in a monumental new series-the first collection of kabuki play translations to be published in nearly a quarter of a century. Fifty-one plays, published in four volumes, vividly trace kabuki's changing relations to Japanese society during the premodern era. The fourteen plays translated in Volume 3, Darkness and Desire, 1804-1864, mark an extreme point in the development of kabuki dramaturgy. The plays are remarkable, even within kabuki, for their intense theatricality, gutsy individualism of character, cold-blooded and ferocious violence, realism pushed into fantasy and grotesquery, novelty for its own sake, sexual aggressiveness, and assertion of female will. The plays depict a society in extremis, the end of an era, a time often marked by unmitigated darkness and desire.

Kabuki Plays on Stage. Volume 2

Author : James R. Brandon
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824846281
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Kabuki Plays on Stage. Volume 2 written by James R. Brandon and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-05-31 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kabuki Plays On Stage represents a monumental achievement in Japanese theatre studies, being the first collection of kabuki play translations to be published in twenty-five years. Fifty-one plays, published in four volumes, vividly trace kabuki's changing relations to Japanese society during the premodern era. Volume 1 consists of thirteen plays that showcase early kabuki's scintillating and boisterous styles of performance and illustrates the contrasting dramatic techniques cultivated by actors in Edo (Tokyo) and Kamigata (Osaka and Kyoto). The twelve plays translated in Volume 2 cover a brief period, but one that saw important developments in kabuki architecture, acting, dance, and the manipulation of characters and themes. As the series title indicates, the plays were translated to capture the vivacity of performances on stage. The translations, each accompanied by a thorough introduction that contextualizes the play, are based not only on published texts, but performance scripts and the study of the plays as they are performed in theatres today. Each volume is lavishly illustrated with rare woodblock prints in full color of Tokugawa- and Meiji-period productions as well as color and black-and-white photographs of contemporary performances.

The Chinese Lady

Author : Lloyd Suh
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0822239906
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Lady written by Lloyd Suh and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2019 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afong Moy is fourteen years old when she’s brought to the United States from Guangzhou Province in 1834. Allegedly the first Chinese woman to set foot on U.S. soil, she has been put on display for the American public as “The Chinese Lady.” For the next half-century, she performs for curious white people, showing them how she eats, what she wears, and the highlight of the event: how she walks with bound feet. As the decades wear on, her celebrated sideshow comes to define and challenge her very sense of identity. Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy’s life, THE CHINESE LADY is a dark, poetic, yet whimsical portrait of America through the eyes of a young Chinese woman.

March of the Falsettos

Author : William Finn
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780573681516
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book March of the Falsettos written by William Finn and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1981 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: March of the Falsettos" is the title song of this act of the show. William Finn planned on calling the show "The Pettiness of Misogyny", but then he decided to go with a less direct and more subtle title, calling it "March of the Falsettos". But what does the title mean? The central theme of the show is the characters lack of maturity (as they also state themselves in this song) and their journey of growing out of their childish behavior. Something that for instance Marvin needs to do to be the father Jason needs. Jason, whose voice hasn't yet changed, sings an octave higher than the other three men throughout the show. This is the only song, that all four men sing in the same register, since Marvin, Medel and Whizzer sing in the falsetto, losing the symbol of manhood - their changed voices. None of these men have grown up yet. All of them are still very self-centered, self-involved and insist on getting whatever they want. The "March of the Falsettos" is their journey from childhood to becoming adults.

Into the Woods

Author : Theatre Aquarius Archives (University of Guelph)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Into the Woods written by Theatre Aquarius Archives (University of Guelph) and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Author : C.S. Lewis
Publisher : Wyatt North Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe written by C.S. Lewis and published by Wyatt North Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. S. Lewis was a British author, lay theologian, and contemporary of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Nollywood Dreams

Author : Jocelyn Bioh
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0822238659
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Nollywood Dreams written by Jocelyn Bioh and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the nineties and in Lagos, Nigeria, the “Nollywood” film industry is exploding. Ayamma dreams of leaving her job at her parents’ travel agency and becoming a star. When she auditions for a new film by Nigeria’s hottest director, tension flares with his former leading lady—as sparks fly with Nollywood’s biggest heartthrob

The Girls of Central High on the Stage; Or, The Play That Took The Prize

Author : Gertrude W. Morrison
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Girls of Central High on the Stage; Or, The Play That Took The Prize written by Gertrude W. Morrison and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-17 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Girls of Central High on the Stage; Or, The Play That Took The Prize' by Gertrude W. Morrison, readers are transported to the world of young girls at a prestigious high school preparing for a thrilling theatrical performance. The book is written in a style that captures the essence of adolescence and the challenges faced by young women in a literary context that is reminiscent of early 20th-century coming-of-age novels. The detailed descriptions of the characters and their interactions on and off the stage bring the story to life, making it a captivating read for those interested in teen drama and growth. Morrison's narrative style creates a vivid picture of the era and the struggles faced by teenagers during that time, making this book a valuable addition to the genre. Gertrude W. Morrison, a prominent author of her time, drew from her own experiences in high school and the theatrical world to craft this engaging story. Her understanding of the teenage psyche and the nuances of young friendships shines through in this book, adding depth and authenticity to the characters and their journey. I highly recommend 'The Girls of Central High on the Stage' to readers looking for a nostalgic and insightful exploration of youth, friendship, and the power of the stage.

The Lady from the Sea

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Lady from the Sea written by Henrik Ibsen and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Come from Away

Author : Genevieve Graham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501142925
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Come from Away written by Genevieve Graham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Tides of Honour and Promises to Keep comes a poignant novel about a young couple caught on opposite sides of the Second World War. In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker’s three brothers, sharp and proud in their uniforms, board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays behind, tending to the homefront and the general store that helps keep her small Nova Scotian community running. The war, everyone says, will be over before it starts. But three years later, the fighting rages on and rumours swirl about “wolf packs” of German U-Boats lurking in the deep waters along the shores of East Jeddore, a stone’s throw from Grace’s window. As the harsh realities of war come closer to home, Grace buries herself in her work at the store. Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into the store. He claims to be a trapper come from away, and as Grace gets to know him, she becomes enamoured by his gentle smile and thoughtful ways. But after several weeks, she discovers that Rudi, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. He is someone else entirely—someone not to be trusted. When a shocking truth about her family forces Grace to question everything she has so strongly believed, she realizes that she and Rudi have more in common than she had thought. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side, but take a stand. Come from Away is a mesmerizing story of love, shifting allegiances, and second chances, set against the tumultuous years of the Second World War.

Wicked

Author : Winnie Holzman
Publisher : Applause Theatre & Cinema
ISBN 13 : 9781423492764
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Wicked written by Winnie Holzman and published by Applause Theatre & Cinema. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each title in The Applause Libretto Library Series presents a Broadway musical with fresh packaging in a 6 x 9 trade paperback format. Each Complete Book and Lyrics is approved by the writers and attractively designed with color photo inserts from the Broadway production. All titles include introduction and foreword by renowned Broadway musical experts. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. The story of how these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.

The Girls of Central High on the Stage: or, The Play That Took The Prize

Author : Gertrude Morrison
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5040497164
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book The Girls of Central High on the Stage: or, The Play That Took The Prize written by Gertrude Morrison and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Band's Visit

Author :
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1540032744
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Band's Visit written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Vocal Selections). Winner of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, The Band's Visit is a musical adaptation of the 2007 Israeli film of the same name. This vocal selections folio features 11 vocal line arrangements with piano accompaniment composed by David Yazbek: Answer Me * The Beat of Your Heart * Haled's Song About Love * It Is What It Is * Itzik's Lullaby * Omar Sharif * Papi Hears the Ocean * Something Different * Soraya * Waiting * Welcome to Nowhere.

A Raisin in the Sun

Author : Lorraine Hansberry
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307807444
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book A Raisin in the Sun written by Lorraine Hansberry and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-11-02 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Never before, in the entire history of the American theater, has so much of the truth of Black people's lives been seen on the stage," observed James Baldwin shortly before A Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959. This edition presents the fully restored, uncut version of Hansberry's landmark work with an introduction by Robert Nemiroff. Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama about the hopes and aspirations of a struggling, working-class family living on the South Side of Chicago connected profoundly with the psyche of Black America—and changed American theater forever. The play's title comes from a line in Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem," which warns that a dream deferred might "dry up/like a raisin in the sun." "The events of every passing year add resonance to A Raisin in the Sun," said The New York Times. "It is as if history is conspiring to make the play a classic."

Earth Matters on Stage

Author : Theresa J. May
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000069982
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Matters on Stage written by Theresa J. May and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth Matters on Stage: Ecology and Environment in American Theater tells the story of how American theater has shaped popular understandings of the environment throughout the twentieth century as it argues for theater’s potential power in the age of climate change. Using cultural and environmental history, seven chapters interrogate key moments in American theater and American environmentalism over the course of the twentieth century in the United States. It focuses, in particular, on how drama has represented environmental injustice and how inequality has become part of the American environmental landscape. As the first book-length ecocritical study of American theater, Earth Matters examines both familiar dramas and lesser-known grassroots plays in an effort to show that theater can be a powerful force for social change from frontier drama of the late nineteenth century to the eco-theater movement. This book argues that theater has always and already been part of the history of environmental ideas and action in the United States. Earth Matters also maps the rise of an ecocritical thought and eco-theater practice – what the author calls ecodramaturgy – showing how theater has informed environmental perceptions and policies. Through key plays and productions, it identifies strategies for artists who want their work to contribute to cultural transformation in the face of climate change.