Drama
Where to find the subject in the Library
General information on drama as a form of literature is found at 808.82. Its history and criticism is found at 809.2. Information on specific playwrights and their plays along with critical discussions of their work is located at 822. Shakespeare is so important that he has his own number, 822.33.
Drama as part of the theatrical experience is at 792. Monologues and duologues are at 792.082.
Things to read ...
JSTOR Journal Article "The drama of resilience: learning doing and sharing for sustainibility
Strike Up the Band; a New History of Musical Theatre, Miller
Musical theatre, a History, Kenrick
An actor Prepares, Stanislavski
Brecht on Theatre, Brecht
An Actor's Work, Stanislavski
Things to watch ...
Drama Online — FREE access to the National Theatre Collection
Lin-Manuel Miranda Inteview on Acting in and Creating Hamilton
Devising Theatre - Jane Eyre - National Theatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mJ02mSvbEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB_xP6yujt8&list=PLN0oIZk3EQSGmpNTOdWtJYEqbE5ee13XJ
Things to listen to ...
Philip J. Oosthuizen: What the World Needs Now is Drama | TED Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/patsy_rodenburg_why_i_do_theater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDW8p5afhZw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVsdGfGPwWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklU26MnIkE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cz-qGDownY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXzBe_VOGA&t=18s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DxaIgmqLLQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PBVYJ4p1D0&t=41s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDfpmG3qmFI
BBC Arts: Culture in Quarantine — a space for the BBC’s curated output on every aspect of the Arts during this crisis
The Globe Theatre — Shakespeare’s Globe will be making some of their recorded performances free to watch from April 2nd, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage — full-length dance performances are being shared for free on their Facebook page each week
Front Row — the BBC’s flagship programme about culture and the arts
CrashCourse — fun educational videos, including a series on Theatre and Drama
Oxford Reference — including the Oxford Dictionaries of Music, Theatre and Dance. Login with your library card
Opera and Ballet - virtual performances from the Royal Opera House
Various Theatres - local and national
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