{"product_id":"9781538163436","title":"Theatre as Human Action An Introduction to Theatre Arts","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTheatre as Human Action\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Introduction to Theatre Arts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThomas S. Hischak | Mark A. Robinson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Theater \/ Stagecraft \u0026amp; Scenography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheatre as Human Action\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal textbook to introduce students to the various aspects of theatre, especially for those who may have little or no theatergoing experience. Seven diverse plays are described to the reader from the start, and then returned to throughout the book so that students can better understand the concepts being discussed. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of theatre are explored, from the classical definition of theatre to today’s most avant-garde theatre activities. Types of plays, the elements of drama, and theatre criticism are presented, as well as detailed descriptions of the different jobs in theatre, such as actor, playwright, director, designer, producer, choreographer, and more. The book concludes with a look at where and how theatre is evolving in America and the latest changes and innovations today.\u003cbr\u003eThis fourth edition has been greatly expanded and updated, including:\u003cbr\u003eThe introduction of four new plays—\u003ci\u003eSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFences\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAngels in America\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eHadestown\u003c\/i\u003e—in addition to \u003ci\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou Can’t Take It With You\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003eA discussion of the rise of social media in raising awareness and replacing traditional review outletsAn entirely new, enhanced section on diversity and inclusion in theatreAn updated selection of playwrights featured, including Terrence McNally, Lynn Nottage, Tony Kushner, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, to better reflect the diversity of those writing for the theatre today.Featuring full-color photographs, updated discussion questions, new topics for further research, and potential creative projects, the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eTheatre as Human Action \u003c\/i\u003eis an invaluable resource to introduce students to the world of theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas S. Hischak \u003c\/b\u003eis an internationally recognized writer and teacher in the performing arts. He is the author of twenty-six nonfiction books about theatre, film, and popular music, including \u003ci\u003eTheatre as Human Action: An Introduction to Theatre Arts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Companion to the American Musical\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Film Composers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe 100 Greatest American Plays\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e100 Greatest American and British Animated Films\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Disney Song Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e (with Mark A. Robinson).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark A. Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe World of Musicals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSitcommentary: Television Comedies that Changed America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Television Theme Songs\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Musical Misfires: Three Decades of Broadway Musical Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Disney Song Encyclopedia \u003c\/i\u003e(with Thomas S. Hischak). He has taught high school theatre and writing and regularly directs youth and professional theatre productions. Robinson has been a featured writer for several theatre websites, including BroadwayDirect.com, ShowTickets.com, and playbill.com, and has written pieces for The Library of Congress, Lincoln Center, \u003ci\u003eSorbet Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and Broadway Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 January 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781538163436\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52226016936076,"sku":"9781538163436","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_1ac5b1e5-30be-421b-b30f-f2251cf3dbcf.jpg?v=1786501676","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781538163436","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}