Performing Arts - General

From "Firestarter" to "One Tree Hill," hundreds of films and TV shows have filmed in and around Wilmington, North Carolina. Others include "Blue Velvet," "Dawson's Creek," "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," "A Walk to Remember," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Nights in Rodanthe," "Muppets...

Lines of Activity investigates the cultural life of the Hull-House Settlement of Chicago, one of the most significant reform institutions of the Progressive Era, from its founding in 1889 through its growth into a major social service institution. The study focuses specifically on the...

The definitive guide to the life and work of Antonin ArtaudAntonin Artaud's theatre of cruelty is one of the most vital forces in world theatre, yet the concept is one of the most frequently misunderstood. In this incisive study, Albert Bermel looks closely at...

Have you ever wanted to host a gathering that could have walked right out of the pages of your favorite fairytale? Have you ever wandered the woods hoping to discover an elven feast or a secret scroll? Do you want the ability to design...

The photographic community is rife with talented and creative practitioners and artists. But making great photographs does not always translate into an ability to teach effectively. This new edition of Teaching Photography approaches photographic education from a point of view that stresses the how...

This book has been written for those people who want to learn the art of putting on hypnotic demonstrations for public entertainment. Whether you be a hypnotherapist, stage entertainer or public speaker wishing to expand your activities, this book will give you the instruction...

Date Out of Your League is an indispensable crash course in effectively attracting, dating, and bedding the women usually confined to fantasies, utilizing a simple strategy and formula for success that transcends winning with women, to winning in the boardroom, and in life. It...

A revealing look at the Japanese through the window of their contemporary culture.Author: Donald RichieISBN-10: 0962813745ISBN-13: 9780962813740Publisher: Stone Bridge PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1998Pages: 245Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 7.12h x 5.07w x 0.56dReview Citation(s): Library Journal 03/01/1992

The author of the first complete text on clown ministry is back by popular demand with this follow-up book. Clown ministry has grown, changed and flourished in the decade-plus since its inception. This book updates through inspirational features and dynamic new material. Part I...

Includes the seminal "Early History of Negro Minstrelsy," by Col. T. Allston Brown, together with pen-and-ink portraits of the major minstrels, and a comprehensive index.Author: William L. SloutISBN-10: 089370458XISBN-13: 9780893704582Publisher: Borgo PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2007Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d

(Vocal Score). This vocal score is a new and revised edition of the well-known opera that made television history on Christmas Eve, 1951.Author: Gian-Carlo MenottiISBN-10: 0881889652ISBN-13: 9780881889659Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 11.94h x 9.04w x 0.21d

First published in 1997, Cleared for Take-Off is the final volume of Dirk Bogarde's acclaimed series of best-selling memoirsDuring his many reconnaissance missions in Europe and the Far East, the young Bogarde experienced the terror of enemy attack and the horror of its aftermath,...

The experiences of Club 57's director Stanley Strychacki, as recorded here, briefly describe many of the artworks and performances that were shown and created therein. But this is not the overriding purpose of the book. Works by the more renowned artists, such as Keith...

Give me a C! Cheerleading is a popular sport for millions of students. In this colorful book, young readers will be introduced to what it means to be a cheerleader.Author: Rae EmmerISBN-10: 1435836839ISBN-13: 9781435836839Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2002Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w...

JACK PIERCE - THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTERS chronicles the career exploits of Universal's classic monster creator, Jack Pierce, who was with the studio during their horror heyday of 1928-1947. After freelancing in Hollywood's earliest days as an actor, stuntman and assistant director, Pierce...

Letters To Strongheart is a collection of heartfelt letters written by J. Allen Boone to his beloved German Shepherd, Strongheart. The book is a tribute to the bond between a human and his furry friend. Boone shares his experiences with Strongheart and the lessons...

Updated to late 2017, the story of the self-styled Worst Band in the World, told through exclusive interviews and a lifetime full of music. The Cost of Living in Dreams traces Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman from their earliest days...

HALLOWEEN MACHINE PRESENTS: ROB ZOMBIE Paul Counelis (Rue Morgue, Lords of October) takes a look at of one of HM's favorite Halloween and horror folks, director and musician Rob Zombie This is the first in a series of profiles about influential people in the...

A follow-up to the bestselling "An Evolution of Bond" comes Collection Editions James Bond. For the first time every 007 fan can see the entire history of the world's most famous spy. From Ian Fleming's wartime adventures through to the creation of this beloved...

Ibsen's seminal play, which changed modern drama, is a searing view of a male-dominated and authoritarian society, presented with a realism that elevates theatre to a level above mere entertainment. The reverberations of Nora's slamming the door as she leaves Torvald continue to the...

Sensual gaiety is at the heart of this comic masterpiece which continues the merry tale of the little barber of Seville, a clever common man whose wits overcome his superiors who would suppress him. Plays for Performance Series.Author: Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais, Bernard SahlinsISBN-10:...

Have you ever longed that you could protect a memoryAuthor: Irma NeelyISBN-10: 1530554845ISBN-13: 9781530554843Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/21/2016Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.20d

Cecil Forsyth (1870 - 1941) was an English composer and musicologist. He played the viola in various orchestras in London after attending the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Music, where he studied together with Hubert Parry and Charles Villiers Stanford. He...

Arthur Schnitzler - La Ronde - A Play - (5m, 5f) La Ronde (the original German name is Reigen) is a play written by Arthur Schnitzler in 1897 and first printed in 1900 for his friends. It scrutinizes the sexual morals and class ideology...

Prosthetic make-up has the ability to transform actors into unique, one-of-a-kind characters who take us into the realms of impossibility, limited only by the artist's imagination. Yet it can also be used in more subtle ways to alter physical appearance and create aging, weight...

Let's look beyond your circus clown variety of juggling and consider how elite level, technical juggling is not only one of the most demanding disciplines humans can do, but also enhances everyday functioning to be as close to Spider-Man as a non-radioactive bite victim...

A Pause in the Rain is a memoir about the author''s late husband, Chuck Greenberg, who was a founding member of Grammy Award-winning music pioneers Shadowfax.Author: Joy GreenbergISBN-10: 1601450184ISBN-13: 9781601450180Publisher: Booklocker.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2006Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d

the people who have been influntial in flamenco, histories, and characterAuthor: D. E. PohrenISBN-10: 1499169027ISBN-13: 9781499169027Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2014Pages: 466Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.94d

In recent years Clare Barron has emerged as one of the most acclaimed and exciting new voices in American drama.The first ever collection of her work, this volume contains I'll Never Love Again, You Got Older, Dance Nation and Dirty Crusty. I'll Never Love...

This book explores how television series can be understood as a form of literature, bridging the gap between literary and television studies. It goes beyond existing adaptation studies and narratological approaches to television series in both its scope and depth. The respective chapters address...

This is a rare collection of Song lyrics, Poems and Short Stories by Tony Stewart. Note from author: I began writing when I was about fourteen years of age, and have never really stopped. Many of these pieces have been written mainly as a...

This is the ultimate collection of information on progressive rock - over 400 pages of history, analysis, and detailed facts about one of the most creative and formative genres in rock.Author: Rupert AndersonISBN-10: 1365464059ISBN-13: 9781365464058Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2016Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.29lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w...

Take a detailed look at the history, making of, and legacy of one of television's most adored franchises - Murder, She Wrote. This unofficial guide, assembled by author/critic Jacob Anderson, will take you through every aspect of the show's development, including all guest stars...

A troubled Bruce Wayne goes through anger, love, and sadness. He learns to hide his anger and become something more than just a man, he becomes a symbol, he becomes the Batman.Author: Thomas ReidISBN-10: 1365392864ISBN-13: 9781365392863Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2016Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.00h x...

Second Edition - Here are fifteen compositions from the Romantic Era transcribed for the Baritone Ukulele from Ferdinando Carulli. Most pieces are also playable on low G ukulele, the tenor and soprano ukulele and, of course, on the guitar.Author: Michael WalkerISBN-10: 136537808XISBN-13: 9781365378089Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage:...

Silent Film Quarterly is the only magazine dedicated exclusively to the silent era of cinema. Issue 3 features an article on Charlie Chaplin, an interview with composer Carl Davis, and much moreAuthor: Charles EptingISBN-10: 1365049396ISBN-13: 9781365049392Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2016Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h x...

Silent Film Quarterly is the only print magazine dedicated exclusively to the silent era of cinema. Issue 1 was released in the Fall of 2015 to widespread praise. It features over 50 pages of original articles and republished content from the 1910s and 20s,...

Silent Film Quarterly is the only print magazine dedicated exclusively to the silent era of cinema. Issue 2 was released in the Winter of 2015-16 and features 60 pages of original articles and republished content from the 1910s and 20s, as well as reviews...

Silent Film Quarterly is the only print magazine dedicated exclusively to the silent era of cinema. Issue 1 was released in the Fall of 2015 to widespread praise. It features 56 pages of original articles and republished content from the 1910s and 20s, as...

There are classic horror films...and then there are these. Some of the films in this book are reviled by fans; Rue Morgue columnist and author Paul Counelis attempts to defend the merits of some of his favorite, much maligned horror movies, and names his...

Easy LDS Fingerstyle Guitar Hymns features beautiful instrumental arrangements of over 70 favorite hymns in standard notation and tab. Full tempo and slower tempo practice tracks for each song are available at www.ldsguitarbook.com. Songs include: I Know that My Redeemer Lives; Be Still, My...

Hitler's favorite film was King Kong. The Blues Brothers is the only film ever that had a cocaine budget. Citizen Kane was booed at the Oscars every time one of its nominations were announced. Marlon Brando didn't read the script when he was shooting...

A history of film preservation and restoration, telling the story from the earliest days of the cinema to the modern days of digital restorations. The cinema was invented in the Victorian era, but for the first four decades of its existence almost no effort...

Ed Kowalczyk (born July 16, 1971) was founding member, songwriter and former lead singer of the band LIVE. LIVE was known for the following hits: 'Lightning Crashes', 'Selling the Drama', 'Overcome' en 'Dolphin's Cry'. Since leaving LIVE in 2009, Ed has launched a successful...

This book was first published in 2010. Madison presents the neglected yet compelling and necessary story of local activists in South Saharan Africa who employ modes of performance as tactics of resistance and intervention in their day-to-day struggles for human rights. The dynamic relationship...

Who will you be? Puck? Bottom? Oberon? Titania? The Wall?!Midsummer like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 9-20+ actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Shakespeare's classic play. Midsummer for Kids is...

An Unauthorized Guide To The Complete Radio Series 1988 - 1992 All 218 episodes catalogued and researched plus: * complete unreleased tracks index * comparison of Bag Records bootleg tracks and Lost Lennon Tapes broadcast versions * comparison of commercially released tracks and Lost...

Anna Stanley, a pageant director (since 1983) and the author of The Crowning Touch: Preparing for Beauty Pageant Competition (1989), also wrote the first edition of Producing Beauty Pageants: A Director's Guide (1989). In the '90s, this first edition was used in the production...

A consortium of German developers shows up on the fictional Otter Lake Reserve with a seemingly irresistible offer to improve the local economy: the creation of "Ojibway World," a Native theme park designed to attract European tourists, causing hilarious personal and political divisions within...

A great American institution; the bane of feminist ideology; a cornucopia of corn-few are neutral about the Miss America Pageant. Live from Atlantic City traces the pageant's history from its birth as pseudo-event in 1920 through its emergence as American popular culture icon. A....