THEATRE ITS ART & CRAFT 4TH EDITIONPDF电子书下载

CHAPTER 1 THE NATURE OF ART 2

Evolution of the Arts 5

America’s Involvement in the Arts 11

Toward a Definition of Art 13

The Bases of Criticism in the Arts 17

The Functions of Art 21

Entertainment 22

Edification 24

Exaltation 26

CHAPTER 2 THE THEATRE AS A FINE ART 32

Toward a Definition of Theatre 34

Theatre’s Unique Relationship to the Other Fine Arts 36

The Complexities of Theatre Art 39

The Theatrical Spectrum 41

Broadway Theatre 43

The Road 47

Off-Broadway Theatre 48

Off-Off Broadway Theatre 49

Dinner Theatres 50

Regional Theatres 51

Alternative Theatre 55

Educational Theatre 56

Community Theatre 58

Children’s Theatre and Creative Dramatics 59

Other Theatrical Activities 60

CHAPTER 3 THE AUDIENCE AND CRITIC 64

The Professional Critic 67

The Functions of Criticism 69

Requisites for Excellence in Criticism 71

Critical Preferences 72

Appreciation o f Pleasure 73

Appreciation of Impact 73

Appreciation o f Form 73

Types of Drama 74

Representational Theatre 74

Presentational Theatre 76

Genre 77

Tragedy and Melodrama 78

Comedy，Satire，and Farce 82

Theatrical Styles and Trends 86

Realism 87

Symbolism 88

Expressionism 88

Epic Theatre 88

Absurdism 89

Postmodernism 90

The Theatregoer as Critic 91

CHAPTER 4 THE PLAYWRIGHT 98

The Narrative Form 100

Producing the Script 102

The Playwright’s Alternatives and Restrictions 103

Requisites for Excellence in Playwriting 105

The Contemporary Situation for the Playwright 106

Creative Procedures for the Playwright 108

Step One：Conception 109

Step Two：Execution 109

Step Three：Revision 110

Step Four：Production 111

Variations 111

Evaluating the Playwright’s Contribution 113

Intention 116

Accomplishment 118

Worth 119

CHAPTER 5 THE DIRECTOR 126

The Director’s Alternatives and Restrictions 129

Requisites for Excellence in Directing 133

The Desire for Excellence 133

Executive Ability and Leadership Qualities 134

Human Understanding 136

Imagination and Creativity 137

The Craft o f Directing 138

Formal Training 138

The Contemporary Situation for the Director 139

Creative Procedures for the Director 140

Script Selection 140

Script Analysis 142

Casting 152

Design Conferences 159

Rehearsals 160

Evaluating the Director’s Contribution 164

CHAPTER 6 THE ACTOR 170

The Actor’s Alternatives and Restrictions 172

Requisites for Excellence in Acting 178

The Contemporary Situation for the Actor 184

Creative Procedures for the Actor 186

General Self-Improvement 186

Preparing for a Specific Role 190

Evaluating the Actor’s Contribution 201

Truthfulness 202

The Demands of the Role 203

Flexibility 203

The Actor’s Reputation 203

Attractiveness 204

CHAPTER 7 THE DESIGNERS 210

The Design Process 212

The Scenic Designer 213

The Scenic Designer’s Alternatives and Restrictions 218

Requisites for Excellence in Scenic Design 222

The Contemporary Situation for the Scenic Designer 225

Creative Procedures for the Scenic Designer 227

Evaluating the Scenic Designer’s Contribution 231

The Lighting Designer 232

The Lighting Designer’s Alternatives and Restrictions 234

Requisites for Excellence in Lighting Design 236

The Contemporary Situation for the Lighting Designer 237

Creative Procedures for the Lighting Designer 238

Evaluating the Lighting Designer’s Contribution 240

The Costume Designer 242

The Costume Designer’s Alternatives and Restrictions 243

Creative Procedures for the Costume Designer 245

Makeup 248

Sound Design 249

Stage Properties 252

New Technologies 254

CHAPTER 8 THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP 258

Theatre History 260

Ancient Theatrical Traditions 260

Western Theatre Since the Fall of Rome 266

The Development of American Theatre 273

Theory and Criticism 277

The Dramaturg 278

GLOSSARY OF PEOPLE，ORGANIZATIONS，AND TERMS 281

INDEX 295

PHOTO CREDITS 307