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Changing Stages
Learn about this PBS series that explores the influences, inspirations, and conflicts that have shaped the course of theatre. Learn about Shakespeare, the birth of national theatre in Ireland, and the new language of theatre.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/changingstages/
Vaudeville and Popular Entertainment, 1870-1920
A multimedia collection from the Library of Congress.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/vshtml/vshome....
Reader's Theatre Basics
Explains what Reader's Theatre is and how to become active in it.
http://bms.westport.k12.ct.us/mccormick/rt...
G.L. Horton's One-Act Plays
Contains many One-Act Plays for small to large productions put on by teens.
http://www.stagepage.info/oneactplayscript...
The Art and Science of Theater
Learn how to stage a theatrical production, including finding a script, auditioning actors, building a set, and designing the lighting. Study the history of western theater from the time of ancient Greece to the twentieth century. Find out about authors and their plays which have made an impact on the development of theater.
http://library.thinkquest.org/21722/
Masterpiece Theatre
Official site for the series with broadcast schedule, complete history of the series, timelines, and learning resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
Shakey's Place 3D
Learn about Shakespeare's life and works. Begin with a biography, then move on to learn about his plays and sonnets. Includes summaries, as well as links to text, photographs from performances, and further information for each work.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10502/
Renaissance Texts Research Centre
Provides background information on Shakespearean performance in original conditions. Centred around the construction of a replica of the Globe playhouse in London, it includes pages devoted to the original Globe and other playhouses in Early Modern London, reports and photographic documentaries on reconstruction and performances at the New Globe, and also some practical information. Provides contact details.
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/globe/
Family Week at the Theatre
Across New Jersey, young people and their families will receive free and/or discounted tickets to over 100 performances/events including free classes, workshops and backstage tours.
http://www.familyweek.com
Children's Theatre History and Background
A short history of children's theatre in the United States.
http://faculty-web.at.northwestern.edu/the...
ZOOM Playhouse
Contains many short plays and skits for young people to put on.
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/playhou...
State by State Children's Theatre Listings
Find children's theaters across the USA on this state-by-state listing.
http://faculty-web.at.northwestern.edu/the...
Kabuki for Everyone
Introduces a traditional form of Japanese theater.
http://park.org/Japan/Kabuki/kabuki.html
Children's Creative Theater Guide
Introduces children to theater history, games, terms, and other resources. Includes a virtual tour of a Nebraska children's theater and an original skit with costume and makeup ideas.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5291/
Kathakali
Read about this form of Indian drama.
http://www.artindia.net/kathakali.html
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