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Concise History of Theatre, A
Identify the major time periods and geographic areas associated with the history of theatre
Distinguish relevant characteristics of theatre in diverse times and places.
Describe the underlying cultural, economic, and political environments as they affected theatre in different times and places.
Associate major participants who made theatre within their historical and regional context.
“The Play’s the Thing” — This sidebar centers on the story of a significant play, why it is important, and offers some biographical information about the playwright. Intended to give students a general sense of a play, this feature is a good jumping off point for ancillary reading.
“How We Know” — This sidebar concentrates on original documents and artifacts to demonstrate how we know about theatre history. It helps introduce students to the work of theatre historians.
Objectives — Appear at the beginning of each chapter to reinforce key points.
Key terms — Are included at the end of each chapter to help students identify important topics.
Glossary - Includes definitions of all key terms.
“Chapter at a Glance” - Timelines offer a quick overview of important events in theatre history.
Full-color illustrations and photographs - Help students visualize important places and events.
Outstanding supplements package - Supports a wide range of instructional settings including small discussion groups, large lecture halls, and online or Web-based courses.
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