{"product_id":"from-the-page-to-the-james-winter-9781516522705","title":"From the Page to the Stage: An Introduction to Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Page to the Stage: An Introduction to Theatre \u003c\/em\u003eprovides students with a comprehensive exploration of the critical elements involved in the creation of live theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Unit I, students enter the theatre as audience members. They learn about the different types of theatres and stages they may encounter, the unwritten contract that exists between actors and audience members during a performance, and how to become an informed theatre critic. Part II focuses on the two most widely studied theatre artists: the playwright and the actor. These chapters discuss the origin of scripted theatre, how it has evolved over time, and the various forms, styles, and genres of theatre. Students read about the roles and responsibilities of playwrights, how actors create their characters, and influential men and women in the history of acting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnit III examines the theatre artists who combine forces to make a play a fully realized production, including set, costume, lighting, sound, makeup, and property designers. Students learn how directors unify the script, cast, and various design elements into one complete work of art, and how managers, publicists, producers, and choreographers contribute to the success of a production. The final unit explores the history and theatrical practices of non-Western drama, as well as various types of religious theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516522702\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516522705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.40d","brand":"James Winter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068313432319,"sku":"9781516522705","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a0b0870c-945f-47c3-b1f4-6685c66d097f.jpg?v=1685418280","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-the-page-to-the-james-winter-9781516522705","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}