Performing Arts

Nollywood Central: A Critical Overview of Nigeria's Video Film Industry The popular press often portrays Nollywood as an unruly industry with fast and cheap production, but Jade L. Miller reveals...

The Liver Birds A Comedy by Carla Lane and John ChapmanAdaptations of four episodes from the popular BBC1 comedy series, this play features two mismatched friends navigating love, fashion, and life...

Computer Visualization for the Theatre provides a comprehensive guide to using 3D software in live performance design. This book covers key software packages and techniques for 3D modelling,...

Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess has developed a significant following among film enthusiasts and art house aficionados over the years. This study offers a comprehensive look at the influential 1973 film,...

Dark Borders explores the intersection of American film noir and anxieties about citizenship in midcentury America. Jonathan Auerbach examines over a dozen dark crime thrillers, tracing their...

Alexander and His Legacy: A Critical Reappraisal. The life and conquests of Alexander the Great have captivated historians and filmmakers for centuries. In 2004, Oliver Stone's epic film Alexander...

Step back into the world of 1930s cinema with this fifth volume in the Movie Publicity Showcase series. This collection showcases original press material from the time, offering a unique glimpse into...

The Amazing, Colossal Book of Horror Trivia Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Scary Movies But Were Afraid to Ask by Jonathan Malcolm Lampley. Explore the fascinating world of horror cinema...

Dick Whittington and His Cat: A Pantomime tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two main characters. The play is based on traditional English folklore, with a modern twist.Written by...

Staging History 1780-1840 is an in-depth exploration of how historical events were brought to life on stage during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This collection of essays...

Cultural Chaos Journalism, News and Power in a Globalised World by Brian McNair explores the changing relationship between journalism and power in an increasingly globalised news culture. The book...

The Art of Active Dramaturgy: Transforming Critical Thought into Dramatic Action By Lenora Inez Brown This book presents a transformative approach to dramaturgical thinking and collaboration,...

Ravished Armenia and the Story of Aurora Mardiganian is a harrowing account of one teenager's survival during the 1915 Armenian genocide. In 1901, Aurora Mardiganian was forced to march over fourteen...

Babel and Babylon: Spectatorship in American Silent Film by Miriam Hansen explores how cinema developed its concept of spectatorship as part of the classical Hollywood paradigm. This critical...

Performance in a Time of Terror Critical Mimesis and the Age of Uncertainty by Jenny Hughes explores how performance has shaped and influenced "wars of terror" throughout history. This book examines...

Postnationalist African cinemas explores how African narratives are redefining postcolonial identities and forms beyond traditional nationalist frameworks. By examining new genres, discourses, and...

Writing Choreography: Textualities of and Beyond Dance explores the intersection of language and writing in choreographic processes. This anthology brings together contributions from fifteen artists...

The Body in PerformanceA collection of essays exploring the relationship between the body and performance, featuring contributions from academics and practitioners.Topics include the abject body,...

Dancing at Lughnasa is a thought-provoking exploration of Ireland's cultural heritage in the 1930s. Published by Cork University Press, this book offers a unique perspective on Brian Friel's stage...

Experiential Theatres offers key insights into the processes of developing experiential performance projects and the pedagogies behind training theatre artists of the twenty-first century. This...

Christian Petzold: A Director's Cinema Christian Petzold is one of Germany's most critically acclaimed directors, with eleven feature films spanning two decades. This book-length study frames his...

Indie Cinema Online explores the changing landscape of contemporary American independent cinema in an era of media convergence. With the rise of online streaming, simultaneous release strategies, and...

The Lord of the Films: A Comprehensive Guide to Tolkien's Middle-Earth on the Big Screen. This in-depth guide explores the entire film trilogy through four distinct lenses, offering a detailed...

Sydney Chaplin: A Life in Hollywood. Syd Chaplin was a pivotal figure in establishing his brother Charlie's career and played a significant role in several early Hollywood enterprises, including the...

The Expressive Actor: A Foundational Approach to Acting Training Michael Lugering's comprehensive guide presents a unique action-based perspective that integrates voice, movement, and basic acting...

Screenwriting Tips, You Hack: 150 Practical Pointers for Becoming a Better Screenwriter by Xander Bennett is a comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced screenwriters alike. This book distills...

Radio Essays in Bad Reception by John Mowitt explores the significance of radio as a technology and cultural phenomenon in the 20th century. From its role in disseminating philosophical ideas to its...

This comprehensive history of Mexican cinema spans over a century, from its early beginnings in 1896 to the present day. The book explores the significant changes and developments that have shaped...

Disability in Film and Literature examines how language in film, fiction, and other media perpetuates negative representations of people with disabilities. The author explores both disparaging and...

Beyond the Subtitle: A New Approach to European Art Cinema By Mark Betz, University of Minnesota Press, 2009 A provocative rethinking of national cinema, authorship, and film studies is presented in...

Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy offers fresh perspectives on how dramaturgs can support productions beyond traditional expectations. This collection brings...

Unspeakable Images: Ethnicity and the American Cinema explores the complex relationships between ethnicity and film in America. Lester D. Friedman examines how different ethnic backgrounds have...

A collection of forty-three contemporary stage monologs and scenes from plays by prominent playwrights of the 1990s. This anthology reflects the evolving landscape of theatre, with a focus on...

Guillermo Gómez-Peña's Ethno-Techno: Writings on Performance, Activism and Pedagogy offers a unique glimpse into his artistic experiments and methods of production. Over forty-five photos document...

Black Women Directors: A History and AnalysisThis book remedies the omission of Black women's contributions to film history by examining the work of pioneers, documentarians, and contemporary...

Postnaturalism offers a fresh perspective on human-technology co-evolution, exploring how our material interfaces with the environment shape our understanding of film and media theory. By examining...

Sherlock Holmes has had a long and varied career in the theatre. This book explores his fascinating theatrical world throughout the decades, from unlikely Off-Broadway musicals to lauded slapstick...

Materialist Film offers a provocative introduction to the avant-garde and experimental in film. Thirty-seven short chapters explore key concepts that can help readers engage with the complexities of...

Test your knowledge of Golden Age Hollywood with 200 memory-teasing quizzes. From classic films to behind-the-scenes trivia, John DiLeo's clever and imaginative quizzes will challenge even the most...

Applied Theatre: The Key Concepts by Kay Hepplewhite provides a comprehensive overview of this global phenomenon. The book explores the theoretical underpinnings, origins, and practice of applied...

The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks America's Longest-running Play by Donald C. Farber and Robert Viagas is a detailed history of the musical's creation and success. From its conception to its...

Oliver Stone's films have sparked intense debate and reevaluation of America's past. This book brings together some of the most prominent voices in history and film criticism to examine Stone's most...

Twilight of the Gods: Nietzsche Contra Wagner is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often tumultuous friendship between two 19th-century giants. On the day of Richard Wagner's...

Manchester International Festival has been pushing boundaries and challenging audiences since 2007. This book celebrates that journey, showcasing the extraordinary work of the past eight iconic...

Chantal Akerman Travelling is a posthumous collective portrait of one of the most influential filmmakers of our time. Contributions from people who admired and worked closely with her offer unique...

All that Hollywood Allows Re-reading Gender in 1950s Melodrama by Jackie Byars explores the representation of gender in popular Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s. This provocative analysis examines...

Dancing Motherhood explores how unique factors about the dance profession impact pregnant women and mothers working in it. Ali Duffy sets the stage by examining the social and cultural histories,...

Actor Training in Anglophone Countries offers a comprehensive overview of acting programs across English-speaking countries. This book presents the current state of actor training as crucial for...

Radio broadcasting in its early years was a magical medium that promised to bridge time and space. As it gained popularity, performers claiming psychic powers emerged, using radio as a platform to...

Roots of Film Noir: A comprehensive guide to the precursors of the genre. This title-by-title reference guide explores the diverse roots of film noir, covering over 90 individual films created and...

The Spanish film industry has long been an integral part of Argentine cinema. In recent years, however, there has been a notable shift in the popularity of films from both countries. Until recently,...

Gardzienice Polish Theatre in Transition by Paul AllainFirst published in 1997, this book provides a critical assessment of the development of Polish theatre since 1989. Founded in 1977, Gardzienice...

Women Filmmakers in Mexico: A Story of Triumph and Transformation. In the 1980s and 1990s, women began to make a significant impact on Mexican cinema, breaking through to unprecedented success. This...

John H. Lenihan's study of western films brings new levels of scholarship and sophistication to the subject, offering a fresh perspective on a genre often regarded as entertainment.This book is...

The Pusan International Film Festival: A Study of Globalization and Cultural Exchange in South Korean Cinema. This book offers a fresh perspective on the film festival phenomenon, focusing...

Corporeality in Early Cinema explores how film culture is inherently embodied. Scholars argue that the body plays a crucial role in both on- and offscreen experiences, influencing audience responses...

Learn to play the Native American Flute with beauty and grace. This guidebook shows that playing the flute is as much a spiritual expression as it is a physical one, allowing you to express love...

Modernism and Opera explores the intersection of two seemingly disparate art forms: modernist literature and opera. Despite their differences, many operas showcase avant-garde aesthetics, political...

Film as Religion, Second Edition: Myths, Morals, and RitualsJohn C. Lyden explores how films shape our understanding of the world and provide us with values to confront it. He argues that popular...

From Shane to Kill Bill: Rethinking the Western offers a fresh perspective on the American Western film genre. This critical history explores the entire history of the Western, from 1939 to the...

Exploring Picard's Galaxy: Essays on Star Trek: The Next GenerationThis collection of new essays delves into the world of Star Trek: The Next Generation, examining both its characters and themes...

This introduction to contemporary French cinema provides an in-depth analysis of 25 years of popular film, covering recent developments across all genres. The book explores the diversity of French...

Punts by Sarah Page explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact one person can have on a family's life.A young man with a learning disability, living at home with his devoted...

Dawn Langman's A Meta-Historical Approach to Drama - The Actor of the Future, Vol. 1 offers a unique perspective on the evolution of human consciousness through the lens of Western drama. Building on...

Global Perspectives on Amateur Film Histories and Cultures brings a fresh perspective to the study of amateur cinema. Editors Masha Salazkina and Enrique Fibla-Gutiérrez shed new light on alternative...

This comprehensive guide to Australian and New Zealand cinema explores the unique films produced by these cultures. From commercially successful narrative features to documentaries, shorts, and...

Cultures of Representation explores how disability is portrayed in films from around the world. This collection of essays examines classic and recent works from diverse countries, including Belgium,...

Memory in twenty-first-century cinema is explored in this first anthology devoted exclusively to its study in a global context. Combining individual readings and interdisciplinary methodologies, the...

Framework: A History of Screenwriting in the American FilmThis comprehensive account of the development and influence of the American screenwriter combines scholarship with movie lore, presenting a...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Cultural Phenomenon Joss Whedon's television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has inspired an enduring affection in its audience. Originally conceived as a script for a...

This edited collection brings together international perspectives from artists, academics, and curators to explore screendance theory and practice. It assembles a diverse range of voices to shed new...

Shinn Plays: 2 Now Or Later; Four; Picked; On The Mountain is a collection of four plays by Christopher Shinn, showcasing his exploration of themes such as freedom of expression, personal...

When Men Dance explores the complex and often contradictory world of male dancing, challenging stereotypes and revealing hidden histories. This groundbreaking work brings together contributions from...

This comprehensive analysis explores the philosophical themes and ideas that underpin 18 of Woody Allen's most serious films. Sander H. Lee delves into five key areas, examining how Allen portrays...

Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors brings 55 fun and easy skits to your classroom. Written by a middle school teacher, these sketches are designed to fuel students' excitement about performing...

The Changing Vampire of Film and Television: A Critical Study of the Growth of a Genre by Tim Kane. This critical study explores the evolution of vampires in film and television, tracing their...

The Scarlett Letters: The Making of the Film Gone With the Wind by John Wiley In 1939, Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone With the Wind was published to great acclaim. A year later, she sold the movie...

TV Formats Worldwide: Localizing Global Programs by Albert Moran The television landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the growth of reality shows dominating the field of...

The Cinema of James Wan: Critical EssaysA comprehensive collection of new essays exploring the work of acclaimed director James Wan, whose films have broken box office records worldwide. This...

Sonic Engagement: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Community Engaged Audio Practice offers a comprehensive analysis of sound and audio in participatory interdisciplinary arts-led research and practice...

World Film Locations: Toronto explores the relationship between the city and cinema through a predominantly visual approach. Insightful essays and images combine to demonstrate the role that Toronto...

Revolutionary Melodrama: Popular Film and Civic Identity in Nasser's Egypt explores the intersections between cinema and politics during the Nasser era. This period saw a military regime construct a...

The Vanishing Woman: Magic, Film, and Feminism Karen Beckman explores how women have been represented in various forms of media throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. She examines the ways in which...

The Thin Red Line is a collection of essays exploring the philosophical aspects of Terrence Malick's film. This book delves into the existential and phenomenological themes, cinematic techniques, and...

Screening Culture, Viewing Politics: An Ethnography of Television, Womanhood, and Nation in Postcolonial India by Purnima Mankekar explores how television has shaped women's roles in Indian society...

The serial killer genre has become a staple of contemporary American literature and cinema. Philip L. Simpson explores this phenomenon in "Psycho Paths", tracing its evolution from earlier depictions...

Wanted Cultured Ladies Only! maps out the early culture of cinema stardom in India from its emergence in the silent era to the decade after Indian independence. Neepa Majumdar explores how distinctly...

Gay Icons: The Superstars Who Captivate Gay Audiences This book explores the allure and iconicity of gay celebrities, examining their influence on gay culture and the complexities of sexual and...

Beulah Bondi: A Life on Stage and ScreenA new biography that explores the life of Beulah Bondi, a character actress who made her mark in Hollywood during a 60-year career. This book delves into...

Stephen King's work has been brought to life by numerous filmmakers, resulting in a diverse range of adaptations. This comprehensive guide explores the film-by-film approach to understanding why some...

Exploitation Nation #11: Culture: Cancelled! explores the complex issue of censorship in America's history. This special edition delves into the country's obsession with self-censorship, featuring...

The Anthem Handbook of Screen Theory by Hunter Vaughan and Tom Conley offers a comprehensive survey of screen theory, applying its principles to various moving-image texts and sociocultural contexts...

A Chorus Line FAQ: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Broadway's Iconic Musical This comprehensive guide to A Chorus Line delves into the show's fascinating history, from its development process to its...

Argentine tango has been a transformative force in Andrea Shepherd's life, and its lessons extend far beyond the dance floor. In this collection of valuable insights, she shares some of the most...

A Split Second of Paradise: Live Art, Installation and Performance by Nicky Childs and Jeni Walwyn. This collection of essays explores the world of live art, installation and performance. Written by...

The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 2 explores the real history behind seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's acclaimed series. Renowned biographer Robert Lacey delves into the key social, political, and...

This book explores pressing issues in relation to female authorship in contemporary documentary practices. It addresses the politics of representation and authorship both behind and in front of the...

This collection of selected writings by Alexander Medvedkin offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of Soviet cinema's most important filmmakers. A pioneer in total documentary cinema,...

Buster Keaton in His Own Time: What the Responses of 1920s Critics Reveal offers a fresh perspective on one of cinema's most iconic figures. By examining the reviews and critiques from the time,...

The University of Texas Press presents Spectatorship: Shifting Theories of Gender, Sexuality, and Media. This anthology collects seventeen key articles that explore foundational concerns about gender...