Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University Press: "Theatre Topics"
"Theatre Topics" is a semiannaul publication of Johns Hopkins journals division devoted to performance studies, dramaturgy, and theater pedagogy. At this site, you can access a sample issue online.
TES Global
Tes: Commedia Dell'arte Character Introduction
[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show introduces the major stock characters in Commedia Dell'Arte, a form of theatre characterized by masked "types," improvised dialogue, and a cast of colorful stock characters which began...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures of Library of Congress: Imagination
This site is on an unusual exhibit at the Library of Congress that focuses on the American imagination in the realm of the arts. Here you can find original documents and drawings in architecture, music, literature and more.
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.
Other
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!
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.
Other
Bienes Center for the Literary Arts: A Brief Overview of the Wpa
Read descriptions of the various programs for unemployed artists that were part of the Works Progress Administration.
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Context Shakespeare's World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about Tudor society, fashion, art and theatre in Shakespeare's world using this collection of images, charts, and films.
Other
Marvin X
Marvin X, a Black male playwright, was active in the Black arts movement. This biography begins at the point of his theatre activity, the 60's. The article is introduced by Marvin's winning smile, and is followed by a complete account of...
Other
Webster's World of Cultural Policy: New Deal Cultural Programs
Detailed explanation of the cultural programs provided by the New Deal and the Second New Deal, including such things as the Works Progress Administration, the Federal Art Project, the Federal Music Project, the Federal Theatre project,...
Crayola
Crayola: Coming Attractions Theater (Lesson Plan)
A fun twist on the standard book report! At this learners work on their sequencing skills, while creating a "Theatre," to display their book report. Also provides resources and adaptations. (To access this lesson plan, you must register...
Other
National Museum of Ireland
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
Other
Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, art, reviews, a glossary, and lots more for the musical "Iolanthe."
Other
Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: h.m.s. Pinafore
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, text, glossary, clip art, reviews, music, and more for "H.M.S. Pinafore."
Other
Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Ruddigore
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, text, glossary, clip art, reviews, music, and more for "Ruddigore."
Other
Allan Stratton
Allan Stratton is an acclaimed Canadian author and playwright with a number of published works to his name. He also was an actor and performed at prominent theatres across Canada. After teaching theatre arts to young people, he wrote...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Paramount Theatre
The largest theatre on the West Coast when it was built, it is notable for its Art Deco appearance. It is the home of the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Oakland Ballet and is managed by a nonprofit organization.
Other
Tomson Highway: Arts and Culture
Tomson Highway shaped the development of Aboriginal theatre in both Canada and around the world. Learn about his first novel and the theatre he established, and discover what makes him a role model.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
Other
Learn Improv
This site is a place to learn about the art of improvisational comedy. "One cannot really learn improvisational comedy from a web page, however the list of exercises included here will definitely help."
Edutopia
Edutopia: Room to Learn: Mystery Science Theatre
Read and see examples of how one physics teacher turns his classroom into a student-centered, project-based and fun place to be.
Other
Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
These wooden, puppet-like machines operate on simple engineering: a turn crank. Watch them in action and see them in a full 360 degree view.
Other
Don Quijote: Salvador Dali I Domenech
At this site from don Quijote, you can review Salvador Dali's biography and paintings. The artist Salvador Dali is an icon of the Spanish art in the 20th Century and a world famous Spanish painters.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Theatre Foyer
An image of "The Theatre Foyer", created by Louis Anquetin in 1892 (Oil on canvas).
Other popular searches
- Theatre Arts Lighting
- Introduction to Theatre Arts
- Theatre Arts Projects
- Theatre Arts Games
- Theatre Arts First Grade
- Theatre Arts Jobs
- Theatre Arts Lesson Plans
- Theatre Arts Production Team
- Theatre Arts and Butterflies
- Theatre Arts Lessons
- Language Arts Readers Theatre