Theatre

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An Introduction to Technical Theatre

An Introduction to Technical Theatre draws on the author’s experience in both the theatre and the classroom over the last 30 years. Intended as a resource for both secondary and post-secondary theatre courses, this text provides a comprehensive overview of technical theatre, including terminology and general practices.

May suit: DFTT 209 Design for Live Performance I

Technical Theatre Practicum – Version 1

This open textbook offers an introduction to the world of technical theatre, including working with actors, scenography, lighting, costumes, sound, production, and more.

May suit: DFTT 209 Design for Live Performance I

Theatrical Worlds

This wide-ranging open textbook from the University of Florida College of Fine arts presents an introduction to theatre history, theory, design, and performance.

May suit: DFTT 209 Design for Live Performance I

Lighting Design for the Theatre

This online course explores the artistry of Lighting Design. Students gain an overall technical working knowledge of the tools of the trade and learn how and where to apply them to a final design. However essential technical expertise is, the class stresses the artistic, conceptual, collaborative side of the craft.

May suit: DFTT 311 Lighting Design Conception

Storytelling on Screen: An Online Playback Theatre Archive and Guidebook

Playback Theatre is a form of community-centered storytelling theater where the audience tells stories, which are then reflected by a company of actors and musicians. Storytelling on Screen: An Online Playback Theatre Archive and Guidebook is an open education resource consisting of a collection of full-length recordings of online Playback Theatre performances, and a 55-page explanatory guidebook. The resource as a whole is suitable for a wide range of theatre students in courses such as applied theatre, theatre for social justice, improvisation, theatre appreciation, or acting.

 May suit: PERC 351 Community Arts: The Art of Engagement

#TheatreAppreciation

#TheatreAppreciation is a textbook for introductory level lecture classes such as Theatre Appreciation and Introduction to Theatre. It provides insight about the art and craft of theatre, a brief exploration of theatre history, and discussion about the styles and forms of theatre along with an overview of professions in the field.