Publisher's Synopsis
"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players..." William ShakespeareTheatre Arts: Fundamental Theory & Practice is an easy to read, comprehensive textbook for both majors and non-majors. It offers a basic, solid understanding of the history, theory, and application of the art of theatre. Many of the different aspects of theatre arts are applicable to anyone's life, regardless of educational and professional aspirations. Theatre Arts covers the following in a logical approach:the history, context, and physical structures required of theatrethe collaborative effort of the individual artists involved in theatrethe specifics of production and performance.
