Theatre: A Way of Seeing (with InfoTrac) [Paperback]

Milly S. Barranger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534514820 | ISBN-13: 978-0534514822 | Publication Date: August 7, 2001 | Edition: 5

Consistently praised for being "streamlined" and "clear and student friendly," this text offers the beginning theatre student an exciting, full-color introduction to all aspects of theatre. It presents the experience of theatre, who sees, what is seen, where and how it is seen largely from the viewpoint of audiences exposed to a complex, living art that involves people, spaces, plays, designs, staging, forms, language, and productions. The book includes the appropriate coverage of the history, diversity and most critical moments in theatre in a way that encourages students to experience theatre as "a performing art and humanistic event."

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About the Author

A past president of the National Theatre Conference and the American Theatre Association and member of The College of Fellows of the American Theatre, Milly Barranger is highly regarded and a well-respected author of many books and articles on theatre and drama. She is currently Distinguished Professor Emerita of Theatre History and Theory at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 5 edition (August 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534514820
• ISBN-13: 978-0534514822
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars diverse ways of seeing, March 13, 2006

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This review is from: Theatre: A Way of Seeing (with InfoTrac) (Paperback)

Barranger gives a nice overview of contemporary theatre, with a natural emphasis on the American scene. Classical theatre is well described. But also recent, avant-garde troupes like the Las Vegas Blue Man Group get passing mention. You can cultivate an appreciation of the diversity in the theatrical world.

The book is heavily integrated with InfoTrac and Wadworth's website. The latter gives the interested student many worthwhile resources that complement the text's narrative. These include academic journals and other publications. Well suited for graduate work or simply a deeper look at the subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent price, fast shipment, September 5, 2011

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3.0 out of 5 stars A decent textbook, November 7, 2009

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This review is from: Theatre: A Way of Seeing (with InfoTrac) (Paperback)

This was a required textbook for my Introduction to Theatre class. It is a decent textbook with some fun information. It's pretty comprehensive, but could have been more explanatory in some areas. I would use it to teach a class if I didn't find one much better. It is definitely quite a bit high priced for what it is. I was thankful to find a very good used copy through Amazon.