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This LibGuide was created working on Theatrical Production and Stage Management and to support the THA 210, 290, and 390 classes.
The Cherry Orchard
General Resources
- Theatre WikiAlmost 400 editable articles promoting the creation, performance, and appreciation of all aspects of theatre.
- Theatre Production 101Performing arts from the local and regional perspective, from little theatres to regional venues, and encompassing all aspects of staging, production, administration, promotion, and more.
- Glossary of Technical Theatre TermsAlmost 2,000 terms listed.
- ProduceAPlayProduceAPlay.com is here to serve as a comprehensive--and always free--guide for those who have the desire to produce theatre, be it at a middle school, high school, college, community or professional theatre.
- Stagecraft / Technical TheatreFrom the Internet Public Library for people who are interested in the backstage aspects of theatre, whether it be building sets, designing scenery, lighting a show, doing make-up, building costumes, or affecting the mood of a scene through music
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