Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Reginald at the Theatre" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "Reginald at the Theatre" by H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Theatre Database: Beaumont and Fletcher
This site from Theatre Database presents a biography of Elizabethan dramatists and collaborators Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The information is somewhat in-depth and throughout links are provided for additional information. Also...
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Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre: Alvin Ailey
Short biography of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Includes some personal background, professional experience, and choreographic works.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Ancient Greek Theatre
An interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Ancient Greek Theatre.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Sir William Tyrone Guthrie
Responsible for the development of the Stratford Festival, Guthrie remains one of the most influential people in Canadian theatre. Great for a history lesson, or as background information if you are planning a field trip to Stratford.
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The Ancient Theatre Archive
Pictoral tour of ancient Greek and Roman theaters. Click on particular countries on the map of Europe to zoom into them. Then click on particular cities for pictures and brief descriptions of theaters within them.
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Thalia Spanish Theatre
The Thalia Spanish Theatre is a nonprofit theatre whose purpose is to serve the cultural needs of the Hispanic community in New York. They are the only Spanish theatre in Queens, NY.
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Childdrama.com Children's Theatre and Creative Drama
This Playwright and teacher's site is full of his own material plus links, definitions, lesson plans, rules, references, and photos from productions!
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
This search engine is great for beginning lessons, brushing up on basic info, or as a reference for student projects.
Northern Virginia Community College
Nova: Introduction to Theatre/medieval to Elizabethan
Detailed class notes on English drama and the artistic and historical influences that shaped it. Includes information about the University Wits, pre-Shakespearean acting troups and Elizabethan acting style.
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Theatre History: Origins of Theatre
Written by a university professor, this page briefly explains why and how theater emerged from religious or ritual practices.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Native Earth Performing Arts
Native Earth presents works that are relevant to the lives of Aboriginals today. A great venue for seeing new Canadian works.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
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British Theatre Guide: A Thousand Years of British Theatre History (Part 6a)
An article on the trends characteristic of twentieth-century British theater. Addresses the transformation of style which occurred during this time period.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: The Stratford Festival
This is a great history of the Stratford festival with lots of links within the rest of the site.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre History: Restoration Drama
This site from TheatreHistory.com provides great information on restoration drama. Links are given throughout for additional information on related subjects. The article is medium sized in length and discusses everthing from women...
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: The Drawer Boy
The Drawer Boy is a extension of The Farm Show, a collective creation. As a stand-alone play, it is a Canadian classic. This site also provides history of the Farm Show as well.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Judith Thompson
This is a short, current biography of Judith Thompson, a well known Canadian playwright.
PBS
Pbs: Masterpiece Theatre: The Harlem Renaissance
A review of the writers and artistry during the Harlem Renaissance by Masterpiece Theater. With links to Langston Hughes and a teacher's guide to watching the film "Cora Unashamed".
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The Guide to Musical Theatre: Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Article about Bob Fosse musical revivals and new shows made in tribute to him, also includes information on Fosse dance style.
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Oregon Children's Theatre: Charlotte's Web Study Guide [Pdf]
This study guide is a helpful tool for studying E.B. White's classic, Charlotte's Web. Background information about the story and play are provided, as well as lesson ideas.
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Ford's Theatre: Remembering Lincoln
See how different parts of the country responded to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Using this interactive map, students can click on a location to view a primary source document from that city or state. Documents include...
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