Monica Burdex -- Performing Arts Librarian

THEATRE : A LIBRARY RESEARCH GUIDE

The technical aspects of theatre are not within the scope of this work. The student/researcher is directed to the following Library of Congress subject headings: Stage lighting; Stage props; Theater--Production and direction; and Theaters--Stage--setting and scenery. The Library of Congress subject headings are used primarily in academic institutions, and some larger research oriented public or special library collections. A few title on "Costume" (subject heading: Costume) will be cited in the "Miscellaneous and Special" section.

In those areas closely aligned with theatre, such as music, literature, fine arts, etc., only those general or specific reference works that are of particular importance to theatre are listed. This does not mean to simply that sources for these areas are any less important, but time and space dictate that some framework be set up within which to work comfortably.

Entries for each section are alphabetical by author or title, and briefly annotated. Where the entry/title is explanatory, no annotation will be given, unless the source has a unique/particularly useful feature not mentioned in the title. In addition, where the importance and usage of entry titles are duplicated, no duplicate annotations will be listed. Subject headings are given to enable the researcher to find additional/other sources. Please also note publication dates for sources listed. If you are searching for information/events that occurred in the 1980's or 90's, a source whose publication date lists 1956 or 1918, etc. Would not be logical to select.

A. PRINTED SOURCES

I. REFERENCE GUIDES

(Reference book to research/literature in theatre/drama). Subject Headings: Drama - Bibliography; Reference books--Drama--Bibliography; Theater-Bibliography; Reference books--Theater--Bibliography.

Cheshire, David. Theatre:History, Criticism and Reference. [Hamden, Conn.] Archon books [1967].

A small discursive bibliography to research and literature in theatre and drama history. Note publication date. [REF Z5781.C48 1967 stack; another copy circulates and is stored in ASRS].

Lowe, Claudia Jean. A Guide To Reference and Bibliography For Theatre Research.

Columbus; Office of Educational Services, Ohio State University Libraries, 1971. (A 2nd ed., revised and expanded was published in 1983; same author, with last name Bailey instead of Lowe. CSUN does not currently own). Includes general reference sources as well as those for theater and drama. List sources form the United State, Great Britain, And Europe. [Ref Z5781.l87 Refrm].

Meserve, Walter J. American Drama to 1900: A Guide To Information Sources. Detroit, Mich.:Gale Research Co., c1980.

Emphasis is on drama--text--rather than theatre--performance, etc.. Does not include theatre history, Theatre architecture and design; nor actors (male or female), or theatre management. Focus is playwrights and their plays, dramatic theory, dramatic criticism, and also critics. [REF Z1231.D7M45Refrm].

Simons, Linda Keir. The Performing Arts: A Guide To The Reference Literature. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1994.

"...book describes, evaluates, and compares reference sources in the performing arts." -Preface. Theatre and dance among other arts are focus. Additionally, "performance" is more the emphasis than is dramatic literature. [REF PN1584.S56 1994 Refrm].

Wilmeth, Don B. The American Stage To World War I: A Guide To Information Sources. Detroit, Mich.:Gale Research Co., c1978.

Focus is "...legitimate stage as a purveyor of entertainment, business, and a producer of drama." - Preface. Performance rather than text. Very limited educational or amateur sources, except where their contributions were instrumental in the history of the American stage, e.g. George Pierce Baker and his English 47/47 Workshop at Harvard University. Cutoff is approximately 1915. Only published sources from approximately 225 periodicals/serials--no newspapers, nor many popular magazines or "...actor interviews...' are included. [REF Z1231.D7W55 Refrm].

II. BIBLIOGRAPHIES

(Listings of sources--books, periodicals, etc. ABOUT theatre). Subject Heading: Theater--Bibliography; Drama--Bibliography.

American Educational Theatre Association. A Bibliography of Theatre Arts Publications In English, 1963.

Evanston, Ill.?:A.E.T.A., 1965 [REF Z 5781.A48 Stacks]. A Bibliography On Theatre And Drama In American Colleges, 1937-47. Comp. by

John H. McDowell. N.Y.:A.E.T.A., 1949 [CSUN does not own]. Theatre Arts Publications Available In The United States, 1953-57. Wash.?: A.E.T.A., 1964. [REF Z 5781.A52 Stacks].

These bibliographies are non-critical and without annotations; and were compiled by the Bibliography Project of A.E.T.A. The first entry was to be an annual publication--previous years had been five year accumulations. It includes books and periodical articles. Arrangement is ten time divisions, with a general division, beginning with primitive times through the twentieth century (Note publication date). There is also eighteen country divisions with fifteen subject area breakdowns, which includes sub-divisions. The second entry also includes published plays and designs; as well as including a list of theses and dissertations on theatrical arts. It was continued by Melnitz, William M., Theatre Arts Publications In The United State, 1947-52 listed later in this bibliography. The third entry was the precursor to the first entry.

Angotti, Vincent L. Source Materials In The Field Of Theatre: An Annotated Bibliography and Subject Index to the Microfilm Collection. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms, 1967.

[REF Z 5781.A57 Refrm, another non-circ copy is in Stacks].

Baker, Blanch M. Theatre And Allied Arts. N.Y.: Wilson, 1952.

A good bibliography, though dated, on all aspects of the theatre. The scope is 1885-1948. It is annotated and foreign works in the costume section. Does not include doctoral theses, but does include biographical information. Has three main parts: Drama, Theatre and Actors; Stagecraft and Allied Arts of the Theatre; and Miscellaneous Reference Material. [REF Z 5781.B331 Stacks].

Crothers, J. Francis. The Puppeteer's Library Guide: The Bibliographic Index to the Literature of the World Puppet Theatre. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1971- 1983.

A six volume set of published and unpublished material. Volumes 3-6 not available as yet. V.1=The Historical Background of Puppetry and its Related Fields, (c1971); V.2=The Puppet as an Educator, (c1983). Intended primarily for the use of librarians, teachers and puppeteers. Material selected for inclusion are those useful in "Educatio" and in "Therapeutic" and designed "...to show that puppetry is not for children...". Volumes 3-6 are to be as follows: V.3=The Puppet as an Entertainer; V.4=The Puppet Show in Production; V.5=Published Material about Puppeteers, their Companies and their Theaters around the World; and V.6=Generalizations on the Material Listed, and Keys, Abbreviations Used, Sources, Author Index, etc. [REF Z 5784.P9C7 Refrm].

DuBois, William R. English And American Stage Productions: An Annotated Checklist Of Prompt Books, 1800-1900, From The Nisbet Snyder Drama Collection., Northern Illinois University Libraries. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1979.

[REF Z 5781.D85 Refrm].

Harris, Richard H. Modern Drama In America And England, 1950-1970; a Guide to Information Sources. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Co., c1982.

Purpose of this source"...is to assist the student and scholar in finding information and opinion about plays published...". Part 1 contains bibliographies, critical articles, essays, etc. on may subjects within theatre, though not on playwrights. Playwrights and their works are included in Part II. Emphasis is on '... printed play texts (255) and criticisms, not performance...". [REF Z 1231.D7H36 Refrm].

Hatch, James V. Black Image On The American Stage: A Bibliography of Plays and Musicals, 1770-1970. N.Y.: DBS Publs., 1970.

Those entries listed must meet two of the following four criteria: 1)contain at least one black character; 2)be written by a Black playwright; 3)be on a Black theme; 4)written or produced in America between the years 1767 and 1970. No minstrels or "darkie comedies" are included. Locates copies of plays if known. [REF Z 5784.N4J35 Refrm].

Hunter, Frederick James. Drama Bibliography; A Short-Title Guide to Extended Reading in Dramatic Art for the English-Speaking Audience and Students in Theatre. Boston:G.K. Hall, 1971.

Gathers information on reference works, play titles, theatre history, lives of artists and performers; techniques of theatre; dance; and criticism of dramatic art as a whole. Does not include works publish after September 1970. [REF Z 5781 .H84 Stacks].

Litto, Fredric. American Dissertations On The Drama And The Theatre: A Bibliography.

Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press, c1969. Cutoff date for theses included is 1965. [REF Z 5781 .L56 Refrm].

Melnitz, William W. Theatre Arts Publications In The United States, 1947-52. [Dubuque? Iowa, c1959].

A continuation of, and was continued by the two entriescited previously--compiled by A.E.T.A. [REF Z 5781.M5 Refrm].

Merenda, Merilyn D. Speech Communication And Theatre Arts: A Classified Bibliography of Theses and Dissertations, 1973-1978. New York: IFI/Plenum, c1979.

A highly selective source; main emphasis on Speech Communication, and theses rather than dissertations. [REF Z 5630.M47 Stack].

New York (City). Public Library. Research Libraries. Bibliographic Guide To Theatre Arts. Boston: G.K. Hall. Annual.

[REF Z 6935.N56 Refrm]. Supplement to: Catalog Of The Theatre And Drama Collections. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1967. A fifteen volume set with supplements, including books, periodical articles (published and unpublished materials) on all aspects of theatre. Par I has separate listings by author and by cultural origin. Part II lists books on the theatre. [REF Z 5785.N56 Refrm].

Otero, Rosalie. Guide To American Drama Explication. New York: G.K. Hall; London: Printice Hall International, c1995. Explications are those '...published between 1942 and 1994".

American drama is defined as ".. drama of the United States". Playwrights included (289) are African-Americans, feminist/women, gay/lesbian, Hispanic Americans, as well as traditional (i.e. European ancestry). Those sources where non-traditional playwrights are likely to have published interpretations of their works' included are consulted, in addition to those traditional drama/literary sources. [REF PS 335.O84 1995 Refrm Tbl 1].

Santaniello, A.E. Theatre Books In Print; An Annotated Guide to the Literature of Theatre, the Technical Arts of the Theatre, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio. 2nd ed. N.Y.: Drama Book Shop, 1966.

Essentially a book selection tool.. Most are in English language. [REF Z 5781.S2 1966 Stacks]. Was succeeded by next entry.

Schoolcraft, Ralph Newman. Performing Arts/Books In Print: An Annotated Bibliography. N.Y.: Drama Book Specialists, 1973.

Covers up to 1971; later imprints are listed in Annotated Bibliography Of New Publications In The Performing Arts, a quarterly publication that CSUN does not own. [REF Z 6935.S34 Refrm].

Source Materials In The Field Of Theatre. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms [n.d.]

A microfilm collection of eighty books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals and diaries of historical and critical importance in the field of theatre. These are primary and secondary sources from collections in private, American, and foreign libraries. [REF Z 5781.A57 Microfilm Rm].

Stratman, Carl Joseph. Bibliography Of American Theatre, Excluding New York. Chicago: Loyola Univ. Press, 1965.

Books, periodical Articles, etc. on all aspects of aspects of theatre; listings are by state, then city. [REF Z 1231.D7S8 Refrn]. Bibliography Of English Printed Tragedy, 1565-1900. Carbondale, ILL: Southern Illinois Press, 1966. Locational information of various editions included. [REF Z 2014.D7S83 Refrm]. Bibliography Of Medieval Drama. 2d.ed., rev. & enl. N.Y.: Ungar, 1972. [REF Z 5782.A2S8 1972 Refrn].

Stratman, Carl Joseph, Spencer, David G. & Devine, Mary Elizabeth. Restoration And Eighteenth Century Theatre Research: A Bibliographical Guide, 1900-1968. Carbondale, Ill.: Southern Ill. Univ. Pr., 1971.

Listings of twentieth-century writings. Annual bibliography listed in the periodical Restoration and 18th Century Theatre Research supplements this source. [REF Z 2014.D7S853 Refrm].

III. INDEXES

(Listings of plays, theatrical subjects, etc. in books/periodicals). Subject Headings: Drama--Indexes; Drama--Bibliography.

Cumulated Dramatic Index, 1909-1949. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1965.

A retrospective bibliography which indexes both American and British periodical articles on the total aspect of theatre. [REF Z 5781.C8 Refrm].

Drury, Francis K.W. Drury's Guide To Best Plays. 4th ed. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow, 1987.

A producing--amateur groups, etc.--selection guide. Has been a standard in English; more than simply a bibliography; gives production and publishing information. Fourth edition, revised by James M. Salem, "includes information on approximately 1,500 selected, non-musical, full-length plays in English, covering all dramatic periods--and places--from 400 B.C. to 1985". [REF PN 1655.D8 1987 Refrm]. Third edition (1978) has call number [REF A 5781.D8 1978 Refrm].

Firkins. Ina Ten Eych. Index To Plays, 1800-1926. N.Y.: Wilson, 1927.

English language plays--translations included--that appeared in collections and other publications by 19th and 20th century playwrights. [REF Z 5781.A1F5 Refrm].

Grumback, Jan. Actor's Guide To Monologues; Revised.. New York: Drama Book Specialists (c1974).

V.1=an index of 650 (V.2=700) monologues from classical and modern plays. Cast analysis is by gender, age, comic, serious, or serio-comic, and one character plays. In addition, length of performance, and act and scene in which it appears, is given. [REF PN 2080.G78 1974 Refrm]. Actor's Guide To Scenes. New York; Drama Book Specialists [1973]. [REF Z 5781.G78 Refrm].

Guernsey, Otis L. Directory Of The American Theater, 1894-1971; Indexed to the Complete Series of Best Plays Theater Yearbooks, Titles, Authors, and Composers of Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off Broadway Shows and Their Sources. N.Y.: Dodd, Mead, 1971.

[REF PN 6112.B4524 Refrm].

International Bibliography of Theatre (IBT). 1982- [Brooklyn, N.Y.]:

Theatre Research Data Center, Brooklyn College, City University of New York; New York, N.Y.: Distributed by the Publishing Center for Cultural Resources. (Full citation may be found under the Periodicals-indexes section). [REF PN 1561.I57 Refrm].

Ireland, Norma Olin. Index To full Length Plays, 1944- To 1964. Boston: Faxon, 1965.

Companion volume--actually continues--Ruth Thomson's Index To Full Length Plays... Which is listed later in this bibliography. [REF Z 5781.T52 Refrm]. Keller, Dean. Index To Plays In Periodicals. Rev. and expanded ed. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1979. Cutoff date for indexing of plays published in 103 periodicals is approximately 1976. [REF Z 5781.K43 1979 Refrm]. Index To Plays In Periodicals, 1977-1987. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1990. There are 4,605 plays published in 104 periodicals. This entry is a supplement to the previous listed entry. [REF Z 5781.K43 1990 Refrm].

Logasa, Hannah. Index To One-Act Plays. Boston: F.W. Faxon Co., 1924, 1932, 1941, 1950, 1958, 1966.

A one volumes, covering the years 1900-1964. includes plays in collections, and also those published separately. Title varies: first volume, and Supplements one and two entitled as above.; Supplements three through five includes sub-title... for State, Radio, and Television. [REF Z 5781.L83 Refrm].

Nicoll, Allardyce. A Short-Title Alphabetical Catalogue of Plays Produced or Printed in England from 1660-1900. Cambridge: Univ. Pr., 1952-1959.

Volume six of his History Of English Drama, 1660-1900 list later [PR 625.N52 1952 Stacks]. Ottemiller, John Henry. Ottemiller's Index To Plays In Collections: An Author and Title Index to Plays Appearing in Collections Published Between 1900 and 1975. 6th ed. rev. and enl. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow, 1976. Plays from ancient to modern times published in England and the United States. No children's plays, amateur, one-act or holiday, etc. plays included. Also includes plays from several scholarly drama anthologies translated from the Chinese and Japanese. [REF Z 5781.O8 1976 Refrm].

Patterson, Charlotte A. comp. Plays In Periodicals: An Index to English Language Scripts in Twentieth Century Journals. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1970.

There are approximately 4000+plays in 97 (general interest mostly) periodicals covering the years from 1900-1968. [REF Z 5781.P3 Refrm].

Peterson, Richard J. The Character Catalogue: Who's Who in One Hundred Fifty Modern Plays. 1st ed. New York: Drama Book Publishers, c1984.

Very brief descriptions of all the characters in the plays cited; no classical, nor musical plays included. The Selection criteria for plays to be included in this source was derived from: three issues of "Theatre Profiles" (this covered 6 regional seasons); seven issues of the New York Times' "Summer Theatre Stawhat Directory", and replies (to a questionnaire) from twenty-one dinner theatres. A list of plays was then complied, with the one hundred fifty most often produced becoming the core/title for the entry listed. [REF PN 1711.P4 1984 Refrm].

Play Index. N.Y. H.W. Wilson Co.

An 8 volume, useful source which indexes all types of plays covering the years 1949-1992. Dived into four parts: 1) author, title, subject; 2) list of collections; 3) cast analysis--whether for male, female, mixed, puppet--number of characters; 4) directory of publishers. [REF Z 5781.P53 Refrm].

Roden, Robert F. Later American Plays, 1831-1900: Being a Compilation of the Titles of Plays by American Authors Published and Performed in America Since 1831. N.Y.: B. Franklin, 1900.

Continues coverage of early American drama listings in Oscar Wegelin's Early American Plays, 1714-1830. [REF Z1231.D7W5 Refrm].

Simples, Gordon. The Drama Scholars' Index To Plays and Filmscripts: A Guide to Plays and Filmscripts in Selected Anthologies, Series, and Periodicals. Metuchen, N.J. Scarecrow Press,
1974- .

Three volumes: V.1=1974; V.2=1980; V.3=1986 whose"...purpose is to provide for the serious student of drama and film...plays... in their original languages, or in translations". [Introduction V.3]. [ REF Z 5781.S17 Refrm].

Theatre/Drama & Speech Index. Pleasant Hill, Calif., etc.: Theatre/Drama and Speech Information Center.

V.1=April 1974. Split into Theatre/Drama Abstracts and Speech Communication Abstracts (CSUN does not own). Was issued 3 times a year with annual cumulation, to the journal literature in theatre and speech communication. Emphasis was more on speech communication. [REF Z 5783.T52 Stacks].

Thomson, Ruth Gibbons. Index To Full Length Plays. Boston: Faxon, 1946-1956 [V.1 1956].

Plays are those from 1895-1944; 2 volumes; continued by Norma O. Irland's Index To Full Length Plays, 1944-1964, listed previously. [REF Z 5781.T46 Refrm].

Wegelin, Oscar. Early American Plays, 1814-1830: A Compilation of the Titles of Plays and Dramatic Poems Written by Authors Born in or Residing in North America Previous to 1830. 2nd ed rev. [N.Y.] Johnson Reprint Corp. [1968, c1905].

Approximately 302 plays; most were not performed, nor meant for the public at large. "...large number were written to serve a purpose..."[Preface]. After the purpose had been met, most were forgotten, even by the playwrights. Many of the plays written were written not by playwrights--in the strict sense of the word--but"...men who had had achieved success in other callings". [Preface]. [REF Z 1231.D7W4 1968 Refrm].

IV. DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, DIGESTS, ETC.

(Terminology; brief articles; plot summaries; biographical sketches, etc.) Subject Headings: Theater--Dictionaries; Drama--Dictionaries; Theater--Encyclopedias; Drama--Encyclopedias.

Bowman, Walter Parker and Ball, Robert Hamilton. Theatre Language: A Dictionary in English of the Drama and Stage From Medieval to Modern Times. N.Y.: Theatre Arts, 1961.

[REF PN 2035.B6 Stacks].

Brewer's Theater: A Phrase and Fable Dictionary. 1st U.S. ed. New York: Harper Collins, c1994.

[REF PN 2035.B6 Stacks].

Cambridge Guide To American Theatre. Cambridge [England]; New York, N.Y. USA: Cambridge University Press, 1993.

Information included is "... carefully selected, and authoritative ... on a broad spectrum of topics relating to American theatre from its earliest history to the present (early 1992)". [Preface]. A decided emphasis on contemporary theatre with all the multicultural/various lifestyles, etc. represented. A "spinoff" from the earlier Cambridge Guide To World Theatre (entry following). [REF PN 2220.C35 1993 Refrm].

Cambridge Guide To World Theatre. Cambridge [England]; New York: Cambridge University Press, 1988.

Source (was) "... particularly designed to offer to scholars, students and general readers a comprehensive view of the history and present practice of theatre in all parts of the world". [Introduction]. [REF PN 2035.C27 1988 Refrm].

The Concise Oxford Companion To The Theatre. 2nd ed. Oxford [England]; New York: Oxford University Press, 1992.

An updating of the earlier published (1972) entry of same title. Some of the material has been deleted: "... less important entries, especially those on minor theatres and biographies of those no longer considered of the first rank". [Introduction]. NO entries of any "...under the age of forty...". Theatres of Britain and the United States continues to be the focus, as is "mainstream" theatre, although the Fringe and avant-garde is noted. [REF PN 2035.C63 1992 Refrm].

Courtney, Richard. Dictionary Of Developmental Drama: The Use of Terminology in Educational Drama, Theatre Education, Creative Dramatics, Children's Theatre, Drama Therapy, and Related Areas. Springfield, ILL., USA: C.C. Thomas, c1987.

Definition of terminology "when drama is used in a variety of practical fields"; this includes dramatic terminology in foreign languages as well as the fields listed in the sub-title of the Dictionary. [REF PN3171.C6388 1987 Refrm].

Dramatists Sourcebook 1981-82- New York: Theatre Communications Group, c1981- (Cover title: TCG's Dramatists Sourcebook).

Continues Information For Playwrights. Career opportunities, i.e. Theatre listings with submission guidelines, agents, script preparation, publishing opportunities, submission calendar, etc. for playwrights translators, composers, lyricists, and librettists. [REF PN2289.D73 Refrm=1987-88 & 1989-90 vols.; 1982-1985 vols. stored in ASRS].

Enciclopedia Dello Spettacolo. Roma: Casa Editrice le Maschere, 1954-1962.

9vols., in Italian; has supplement and index. Designed to cover performing arts from antiquity to present time; profusely illustrated. Excellent for costume, set design, technical aspects of theatre, performers, types of entertainment, historical organizations and companies, etc.; world-wide in its scope. [REF PN1625.E7 Stacks.]

The Facts On File Dictionary Of The Theatre. New York: Facts on File Publications, 1988.

One volume whose purpose "...is (to be) a comprehensive guide to theatre; ...5000 articles ... on actors, actresses, playwrights, directors and producers, plays, venues, genres, technical terms, organizations,...". Lists such information, "... for most of the important plays in the history of Western drama...", as playwright, initial performance, title variances, plot summary, reception of first performance, and performers of initial production; decided contemporary focus. [REF PN2035.F27 1988 Refrm].

Ganzl, Kurt. The Encyclopedia Of The Musical Theatre. American ed. New York: Schirmer Books, 1994.

Musical theatre is not really the American musicals or "... the original musical play in all its shapes, forms and sizes...". What in the States might be called operettas. Emphasis is more on "writers and composers for the musical stages of the countries under survey...". Following closely to these entrants in importance are "... the most successful, interesting ... shows". Added to these with somewhat lesser emphasis are successful and important performers, small designers". [REF ML102.M88G3 1994 Refrm].

Gassner, John and Quinn, Edward. The Reader's Encyclopedia Of World Drama. N.Y.: Crowell, 1969.

Gives short historical surveys of theatrical development in individual countries, in addition to other information. Has appendix of basic Documents in Dramatic Theory. [REF PN1625.G3 1969 Refrm; another copy Stacks].

Green, Stanley. Encyclopedia Of The Musical Theatre. New York: Dodd, Mead, c1976.

Covers both New York (including Off-Broadway) and London productions. Lists performers, composers, lyricists, librettists, directors, choreographers, and producers; best known songs and leading cast members--and roles they played--are listed, in addition to number of performances. Where no number is listed, it meant that the performance was playing as of January 1, 1976. Bibliography about specific shows included, as are printed texts, and original cast and studio cast recordings. [REF ML102.M88G7 Refrm].

Hischak, Thomas S. Stage It With Music: An Encyclopedic Guide to the American Musical Theatre. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1993.

One volume source where emphasis is history of the American musical theatre, which mostly means the Broadway musical revues, comedies, etc.; approximately 300+ shows are included. Creative personnel ... directors, orchestrators, scenic-costume-lighting designers, actors, librettists, lyricists as well as composers are included. [REF ML102.M88H6 1993 Refrn].

Hodgson, Terry. The Drama Dictionary. New York, N.Y.: New Amsterdam Books, c1988.

Purpose "... is to provide useful, working definitions of terms used in the theatre and by theatre critics". [REF PN1625.H62 1988 Refrm].

International Dictionary of Theatre. Chicago; London: St. James Press, c1992- .

Scope is historical (Ancient Greece to present day) and international representing, approximately twenty languages, with English being most prevalent; English transliterations are used for the foreign language play titles. Three volumes; V.1=Plays; more than 620 "notable" or "classic" plays. This designation has been achieved "through study and performance or reputation". Plays that have "historical significance", even though they are performed less frequently, are included as well as those of recently established writers and those with emerging reputations, particularly those of the 1970's through early 1990's. Full information for each play listed contains: performance history and production information; a bibliography about the play; and critical essays by contributors of the ...Dictionary. V.2=Playwrights; approximately 485 major/worldwide, stage playwrights. Inclusion criteria for these playwrights follows closely the criteria for the plays listed in V.1. Biographical as well as career documentation is included. Accuracy is held in high esteem. If the information for dates or location of first performances for the plays listed, especially for those in the earlier centuries, leaves room for doubt, this information or "uncertainty" is no noted by a "c" before the date, or ? after. V3=Information on actors, directors, and designers along the same format as the other two volumes. [REF PN1625.I58 1992 Refm; CSUN has V.1 and V.2 only]. An International Dictionary Of Theatre Language. Joel Tripado, general editor; Edward Langhaus, editor for Western Theatre; James R. Brandon, editor for Asian Theatre; June V. Gibson, assistant to the editors. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1985. Historical and extant terms from theatre throughout the world, but used in the English-specking world--primarily Britain and the United States; greatest majority is or practical theatre terms--production, staging, acting, technical theatre; terms used in musical theatre and opera is minimal. [REF PN2035.I5 1985 Refrm].

Kienzle, Siegfried. Modern World Theater; A Guide to Productions in Europe and the United States since 1945. New York, Ungar [1970].

Translation of Modernes Welttheater, a survey of post-1945 "... theater throughout the world, as seen through the eyes of a young European critic (Kienzle)...". 563 of the 755 plays included in the original, in addition to another 15 added by the author for the English translation, comprise this edition. Translator/s given for plays written in language other than English; first performance or edition is also cited; no criticism included, just plot summary. [REF PN6112.5K513 Refrm].

Leonard, William T. Once Was Enough. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1986.

One performance or "bombs" from the 1923-1924 season to the 1982-1983 season; gives both critical and audience reaction to productions; production history information cited, as is information--bio/critical--on playwrights/actors, etc. [REF PN2277.N5L38 1986 Refrm].

Masterplots II, Drama Series. Edited by Frank N. Magill. Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, c1990. 4 vols.

Companion to the Masterplots series for literature; includes 327 plays "...of twentieth century ... never before covered in the Masterplots series" from the work of 148 playwrights worldwide. Most of the plays included have a decided English language preference, but translation of plays from other languages' countries are included as well. The multicultural/various lifestyles reflected in contemporary American life is represented by the inclusion of playwrights' works presenting these views. [REF PN1625.M3 1992 Refrm].

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Drama: An International Reference Work in 5 Volumes. 2nd ed. N.Y.: McGraw-Hill, 1984.

Focus is the world's major playwrights--minor ones included if they had some "observable impact on the movement of drama toward modern-day forms". Gives critical evaluations of each playwrights work and standing. The scope is: Ancient Greeks and Romans to the twentieth century, with emphasis being on playwrights of English-speaking nations and of Western and Eastern Europe. If play title is in original language other than English, it is accompanied by an English translation. [REF PN1625.M3 1984 Refrm].

Mobley, Jonnie Patricia. NTC'S Dictionary of Theatre And Merms. Lincolnwood, Ill.: National Textbook Co., [?].

750 entries describing/defining "... words and expressions used by those who practice the craft" (theatre). [REF PN2035.M63 1992 Refrm].

Mordden, Ethan. The Fireside Companion To The Theatre. New York: Simmon & Schuster, c1988.

"... a book of concepts, not data ... major figures, developments and backstage terms ... also a certain number of plays"; works selected to be included were chosen "... to expand the discussions of playwrights, forms, and trends...". Photographs (all but four were from the Theatre Collection of the Lincoln Center Library of the Performing Arts. [REF PN1625.M67 1988 Refrm].

New York Public Library Performing Arts Desk Reference. New York: Macmillan, c1994.

A basic, introductory volume for the general public on "... Theater, Music and Dance". [REF PN1584.N49 1994 Refrm].

Oxford Companion To The Theatre. Edited by Phyllis Hartnoll. 4th ed. N.Y.: Oxford Univ, Press, c1983.

Good, useful, international (though decided emphasis is British and U.S. theatre) one-volume source which lists dramatic terms; biographies; name and histories of companies; dramatic characters for all periods and places are explained. Emphasis is also on popular, rather than literary theater; actor rather than playwright. [REF PN2035.H3 1983 Refrm].

Shipley, Joseph. Guide To Great Plays. Washington: Public Affairs Press. 1956.

Note copyright date. Useful for supplementing; just digest. Arranged by author/playwright; gives synopsis of plot, in addition to the play's history and production information; excerpts from reviews; notes on famous casts, etc. [REF PN6112.5.S45 Refrm].

Slide, Anthony. The Encyclopedia Of Vaudeville. Westport, Conn.; Greenwood Press, 1994.

"... attempt to provide and encyclopedic guide to vaudeville". Approximately 500+ entries on performers; administrators/artistic creator; vaudeville houses/theatres in various cities as well as the major ones in New York. Much of the information included was obtained from "...contemporary trade papers such as The New York Dramatic Mirror and Variety", in addition to interviews conducted by the author with "surviving vaudevillians (and) members of the vaudeville audience". [REF PN1968.N49 1994 Refrm & Stacks].

Sobel, Bernard. The New Theatre Handbook And Digest Of Plays. [8th ed., completely rev.]. N.Y.: Crown Publishers, 1959.

More of a true handbook. There is a whole section where plays are arranged by subject. Includes theatrical terms, biographical notices; covers all periods, and all countries; very few plays of 1950's included. Contains a bibliography, but it too only includes a few works published since 1950. [REF PN1625.S6 1959 ASRS].

Sprinchorn, Evert, ed. 20th-Century Plays In Synopsis. N.Y.: Crowell, 1968, c1965.

Act-by-act summaries of 133 representative dramas by modern playwrights--American, British, and Continental--from Strindberg to Albee; no critical or historical information. [REF PN6112.5.S68 Refrm].

Theatre Companies Of The World. Edited by Colby H. Kullman and William C. Young. New York: Greenwood Press, 1986.

2 vols; Vol 1=Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, Latin America, The Middle East, Scandinavia; Vol2=USA, Western Europe (excluding Scandinavia). Countries selected for inclusion were based on these significant factors: "international reputation, historical importance, innovative technology, theatre tradition, and experimental drama". [REF PN2052.T48 1986Refrm].

Theatre Profiles. V.1- 1973- [New York]Theatre Communications Group. Biennial.

"The illustrated reference guide to America's nonprofit professional theatre". Information given is: personnel = artistic and managing directors; contact information - mailing addresses and phone numbers of each organization; theatre (if different from organization); season - list of performances and facilities, plays produced, performance dates (i.e. opening and closing of each theatre's season), seating capacity and type of stage for each facility; operating expenses, and union contracts used. [REF PN2266.T48 V.8 & 9 (1988, 1990) Refrm; V.7 (1986) Stacks; V.3 & 5 (1977, 1982) ASRS].

Thomson, Peter and Gamini, Salgado. The Everyman Companion To The Theatre. London: Dent, 1985.

More a "companion" rather than "dictionary", purpose is " ... to aid an English-speaking audience to see the English-speaking theatre in its context". Sections include a Chronology of theatre/drama from earliest times to approximately 1500. From 1500 to 1982 the chronology becomes a comparative listing of theatrical events/history in Great Britain, the USA and continental Europe. Three essays describing--broadly--the evolution of theaters/performing spaces, and the history of both English and American drama follows the Chronology section. The third, and largest section, contains short entries about "Theatre People" (actors, playwrights, critics, etc.). The fourth, and last section, is Theatrical Miscellany. [REF PN2035.T56 1985 Refrm].

Woll, Allen L. Dictionary Of The Black Theatre: Broadway, OFF-Broadway, and Selected Harlem Theatre. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1983.

Definition of Black theatre is: plays that are "by, about, with, for and related to Blacks", and performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, selected Harlem productions, from 1898 ("A Trip to Coontown", first Black musical comedy) to December 1981 ("Dreamgirls"). More than 300 productions included, listing theater, opening dates and number of performances--if available; creative personnel (playwright, director, producer, etc.) listed, as is cast and list of show's songs--if applicable; plot summaries with some critical comment, and for "important shows", an analysis of its historical context. Part II contains the biographical entries; two appendices contain "A Chronology of the Black Theatre", and "A Discography of the Black Theatre". Several Indexes, and a selected Bibliography is also included. [REF PN2270.A35W64 1983 Refrm].

World Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Theatre. London; New York: Routledge 1994-

V.1=Europe--V.2=The Americas--V.3=Africa--V.4=The Arab World--V.5=Asia/Oceania. (V.2-5 not yet published). "...an encyclopedia of nations and their theatres" with starting date 1945, or "end of World War II". Objective is to be "a comparative, broad-based, cross-cultural study" written by scholars and artists of each countries' theatrical community. [REF PN1861.W67 1994 Refrm].

V. REVIEWS AND CRITICISM

(Reviews of dramatic performances; criticism of drama as a literary form; and criticism of plays/dramas presented on the stage). Subject Headings: Theater - Reviews and criticism; Drama - History and criticism; Dramatic criticism.

Adelman, Irving. Modern Drama: A Checklist of Critical Literature on 20th Century Plays. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow, 1967.

Emphasis is on criticism rather than on reviews of plays Includes parts of books as well as periodical articles. [REF Z5781.A35 Refrm]. Arata, Esther Spring. Black American Playwrights, 1800 To The Present: A Bibliography. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow, 1976. Lists playwright's works, "together with criticisms and reviews of the authors and their publications, and awards". [REF Z1229.N39A7 Refrm].

_________. More Black American Playwrights: A Bibliography. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1978.

[REF Z1229.N39A73 Refrm].

Breed, Paul Francis. Dramatic Criticism Index: A Bibliography of Commentaries on Playwrights from Ibsen to the Avant-Garde. Detroit: Gale Research Co., 1972.

Some nineteenth-century playwrights if plays are still produced; includes play reviews "usually for those foreign playwrights on whom little source materials is available", or new plays [please note publication date] where criticism may not have been published; Play title index and Critics index included. [REF Z5781.B8 Refrm].

Carpemter, Charles A. Modern Drama Scholarship and Criticism, 1966-1980: An International Bibliography. Toronto: Buffalo: University of Toronto Press, c1986.

"...classified, selective list of publications on world drama since Ibsen...", supplemental information is to be found in the journal "Modern Drama" [P1.M617]; information is obtained from more than 1600 journals, substantial number of books, and many reference sources; bibliography is international, but language is Roman-alphabet; emphasis of source is drama as literature, rather than performance, and playwright instead of performer; some information on theatre [acting, stage design, etc.] if the information impacts on how modern plays are staged and received. [REF Z5781.C37 1986 Refrm].

Coleman, Arthur and Tyler, Gary R. Drama Criticism. Denver: Alan Swallow, 1966-71.

2v.; book and periodical articles; Contents: V.1 covers 1940-64; V.2 covers 1950 to approximately 1968. [REF Z1231.D7C6 Refrm].

Critical Survey of Drama: English Language Series, edited by Frank N. Magill. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Salem Press, c1985.

6 Vols.; Dramatists/Authors=V.1-5; V.6=Essays, Index and Bibliography; English, American & Commonwealth of Nations dramatists [198]; individual essays/articles on those covering both biographical and critical analysis of the playwright and works; essays [24] on the drama )costume, lighting, acting, etc.) are also included. [REF PR623.C75 1994 Refrm].

Critical Survey of Drama: Revised Edition, edited by Frank N. Magill. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, c1994.

7 Vols.; Essentially an updated version of entry above: V.1-6=Authors/Dramatists; V.7=Essays, etc. [REF PR623.C75 1994 Refrm].

Critical Survey of Drama: Foreign Language Series, edited by Frank N. Magill. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Salem Press, c1986.

6 vols. includes bibliographies and index; Contents: 1-5=dramatists/authors, 6=essays, index. Critical essays [18] examine representative plays and identify themes and characteristics employed by more than 170 dramatists ranging from Aeschylus in 400 BC to the contemporary Austrian, Peter Handke. [REF PN1625.C74 1986 Refrm].

King, Kimball. Ten Modern American Playwright: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland Pub., c1982.

(Please see Biography Section). [REF Z1231.D7K56 1982 Refrm].

Marks, Patricia. American Literary and Drama Reviews: An Index to Late 19th Century Periodicals. Boston, Mass.: G.K. Hall [1984].

Part I contains Drama Reviews; reviews are for ears 1880-1900; reviews cited are from American productions by American and foreign dramatists, and primarily performances in New York; however a very few are from productions in Brooklyn and Philadelphia; included are substantive reviews, although if there had been changes in the productions--i.e. actors, etc.--this fact is briefly noted; adaptations, revivals, and new plays also included. However, not included are: operas, musicals, minstrel shows, circus acts, and ballets. A negligible amount of reviews of parodies, burlesques/extravaganzas--if they had been reviewed--is also included. Standard citation information: name of play, playwright, periodical where review appears, etc. is given. In addition, original author--if play is based on another work--adapter--if used--or pseudonym is cited; nature of the review (sat.=satire is used if humorous or a parody); attempts also identify unsigned or pseudonymous reviews. [REF PN2256.M37 1984 Refrm].

New York Theatre Critics' Reviews, 1940- N.Y.: Critics' Theatre Reviews.

A standard source which covers plays produced in New York. [REF PN2000.N76 Refrm].

New York Times Theater Reviews, 1920- . New York, New York Times, 1971- .

Chronological reprinting of reviews of productions as they appeared in the New York Times (newspaper), covering the time period 1920-1976. For information on productions after 1976, one must use the New York Time(newspaper)Index; V. 9=Indexes by Title & Production Company; also, Appendix (Awards & Prizes, summaries of Productions and Runs by Season); V.10=Index of Personal Names. [REF PN1581.N4 Refrm].

Palmer, Helen H., and Dyson, Anne Jane. American Drama Criticism: Interpretations, 1890-1977, Inclusive, of American Drama Since the First Play Produced in America. Hamden, Conn.: Shoe String, 1979.

[REF Z1231.D7P3 1979 Refrm].

Palmer, Helen H. European Drama Criticism, 1900-1975. 2d ed. Hamden, Conn: Shoe String Press, 1977.

A Companion to compiler's American Drama Criticism... English and foreign language criticisms, with heavy emphasis on English language materials for the period 1900-1975. [REF Z5781.P2 1977 Refrm].

Salem, James M. A Guide to Critical Reviews. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow, 1971-(1984).

Vols. 2-4=imprint 1967-71, and 4 vols (pt. 4=2 vols.). Critical reviews from the popular press, rather than from scholarly journals of plays--American and foreign--musicals, and screenplays--mostly feature films, but some documentaries, educational films, and an occasional television movie are included. Most plays included are from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and OFF-OFF Broadway productions, however a few productions from Regional and university theatres are also included; if the plays by foreign playwrights premiered abroad, or in American university or Regional theatre, NO production information is included with the review. Pt.1: American Drama, 1909-1982; Pt. II: the Musical, 1909-1974'; Pt. III: Foreign Drama, 1909-1977; Pt. IV: the Screenplay from "The Jazz Singer" to "Dr. Strangelove", Pt. IV: the Screenplay, Supplement One: 1963-1980. [REF Z5782.S342 Pts 1-3=Stacks, Pt. 4=Refrm].

Reviews of plays can also be found by consulting the general periodical index:

Readers Guide to Periodical Literature, 1900- . N.Y.H.W. Wilson.

[REF AI3.R43 Refrm].

Online sources such as some of the FirstSearch databases or Infotrac also includes reviews of productions for the past few years, usually those within the past five years. Additionally, some current reviews may also be obtained (at CSUN for CSUN students/faculty ONLY) by using the LexisNexis database.

Critical reviews/articles are also cited in the periodical abstracting/indexing source:

International Bibliography of Theatre.

(This source is annotated in the Periodicals/Indexes section following). In Addition, because of the close relationship between literature and theatre, one should also consult the following periodical indexes for further critical materials: (The information found in these indexes has more emphasis on drama as literature than drama in performance).

Humanities Index. V.1- June 1974- [Bronx, N.Y., H.W. Wilson Co.]. Title varies:

International Index, 1920--March 165; [REF AI3.I6 Refrm]. Social Sciences and Humanities Index, 1965-April 1974. [REF SI3.I6 Refrm]. This source can also be accessed online by using the Humanities Index database under the Arts and Humanities system. A similar online source Humanities In, FirstSearch database, should also be consulted. [REF SI3.I6 Refrm].

Modern Language Association of America. MLA International Bibliography of Books and Articles on the Modern Languages and Literatures. 1963- [New York?] New York University.

This source can also be accessed online through FirstSearch. [REF Z7006.M64 1971- Refrm].

VI. PERIODICALS/INDEXES

(A list of periodical titles for theatre is too unmanageable for this guide. Therefore, the student' researcher is directed to the following):

Strtman, Carl Joseph. American Theatrical Periodicals, 1789-1967; A Bibliographical Guide. Durham, N.C.: Duke Univ. Pr., 1970.

[REF Z6935.S75 Refrm].

________. A Bibliography of British Dramatic Periodicals, 1720-1960. N.Y.: N.Y. Public Lib., 1962.

[REF Z5783.S8 Refrm].

_________. Britain's Theatrical Periodicals, 1720-1967. N.Y.: N.Y. Public Library, 1972.

A continuation of the author's above cited edition, with changes/corrections if necessary; more than 1230 periodical titles listed. [REF Z6935.S76 1972 Refrm].

Ulrich's International Periodical Directory: A Classified Guide to Current Periodicals, Foreign and Domestic. N.Y.: Bowker, 1967/68-

[REF Z6941.U5(latest yr) Refrm]. Additionally, an excellent list of current, international theatre periodicals can be found in the International Bibliography of Theatre (IBT), cited in the following section: Periodicals-Indexes.

a. Periodicals - Indexes

(Prior to 1985, there existed no separate periodical index for theatrical or dramatic periodicals as there was in other fields of the humanities; Music Index, Essay and General Literature Index, Humanities Index, MLA Bibliography..., or Art Index, etc., The International Bibliography of Theatre (IBT), published first in 1982, was/is the only periodical index specifically for theatre/drama).

International Bibliography of Theatre (IBT). 1982-[Brooklyn, N.Y.]: Theatre Research Data Center, Brooklyn College, City University of New York ; New York, N.Y. : Distributed by the Publishing Center for Cultural Resources.

Annual, abstracting/indexing source of periodical articles, books, and a limited number of newspapers on all aspects of the theatrical arts. [REF PN1561.I57 Refrm].

(Although the following is not a true periodical index, it may be used as an additional source):

Arts & Humanities Citation Index. 1976- Philadelphia, Institute for Scientific Information.

Emphasis is on author/writer, and who has cited their work. This source can also be accessed through the FirstSearch online system. [REF Z5937.A795 1977-1984 Stacks, Refrm=1985-1993 Not currently received].

Access to current listings of periodical articles on theatre and drama can additionally be obtained by using the indexes in the closely related fields of the humanities cited above.

Business Periodicals Index

[REF Z7164.C81 B983 Refrm 1986/87- ; 1958/59-Stacks & ASRS] should also be consulted, particularly for the producing/managing aspects of the theatrical arts. Online sources for the business aspect of theatre are: Business Index, an INFOTRAC database, and ABI INFORM, a FirstSearch database.

VII. BIOGRAPHY

(The following entries are reference sources ONLY, and NO individual biographies are listed). Subject Headings: for individuals would be name of particular person; groups can be found using the specific subject heading, with the sub heading designation Biography, e.g. Actors - Biography; Dramatists - Biography; Set Designers - Biography; Theatrical producers and directors - Biography, etc.

Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television: A Biographical Guide Featuring Performers, Directors, Writers, Producers, Designers, Managers, Choreographers, Technicians, Composers, Executives, Dancers, and Critics in the United States and Great Britain. Detroit, Michigan:Gale Research Co. [c1984- V.1- ].

"A continuation of Biographical Encyclopedia and Who's Who In The Theatre - cited later in this section - expanded to include film and television personalities". This volume and succeeding volumes reference the personalities included in the 17th edition of Who Was Who In the Theatre (cited later). Beginning with Volume 3, references to personalities included in Who Was Who In The Theatre (also cited later) is indexed in the Cumulative Index of each volume. [REF PN2285.C58 V.1- Refrm].

Coven, Brenda. American Women Dramatists Of The Twentieth Century: A Bibliography. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1982.

To be included in this source the 133-- "... the most important twentieth-century American women dramatists"--listees had to have had at least one successful play produced on the New York stage, including Off-as well as, on Broadway. Additionally, their plays were required to be representative of other women dramatists of their time. Publication/production information given; biographical information is as comprehensive as is available. Therefore, the citations are more from books and periodical articles, than biographical directories. Criticism, where possible to locate, is general. Play reviews included are primarily from first professional production. [REF Z1231.D7C68 1982 Refrm].

Critical Survey Of Drama:Revised Edition, edited by Frank N. Magill. Pasadena, CA Salem Press, c1994.

Updated version of Critical Survey Of Drama:English Language Series, a full citation of which you will find in the previous Reviews and Criticis section. Bibliographical information on 240 individual dramatists will be found in the ...:Revised Edition in Volumes 1-6. For biographical information on dramatists from countries other than those from England, United States, and Commonwealth of Nations, please consult Volumes 1-5 of the Critical Survey Of Drama:Foreign Language Series. Full citation in the previous Reviews and Criticism section.[REF PR623.C75 1994 Refrm].

Drama Criticism. Detroit:Gale Research Inc., c1991-

"... Principally intended for beginning students of literature (high school through college) and theatre as well as the average playgoer". Fourteen entries of "... the most frequently studied playwrights of all time periods and nationalities ...". This source is similiar to other Gale literary criticism series volumes; however, with this source, there is a decided emphasis on the individual playwright. [REF PN 1601.D59Refrm].

Facts On File Dictionary Of The Theatre. N.Y.:Facts On File [c1988].

Full citation of this entry can be found in the previous section Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Digests, Etc. . Biographical information on actors(includes women also), playwrights, and directors and producers. [REF PN2035.F27 1988 Refrm].

Harris, Richard H. Modern Drama In America And England, 1950-1970; A Guide to Information Sources. Detroit, MI:Gale Research Co., c1982.

Full citation of this source may be found in the previous section Bibliographies. Information on playwrights and their works is found in Part II. [REF Z1231.D7H36 Refrm].

Hatch, James Vernon. Black Playwrights, 1823-1977:An Annotated Bibliography of Plays. New York:Bowker, 1977.

More than 2700 plays by approximately 900 African American dramatists listed; plays are annotated. Although emphasis is on African American playwrights, a few plays written by Caribbean/Blacks from other countries/continents are also listed. Especially if those plays were produced and performed in English in the United States. Play titles are, for the most part, of stage productions. However a few televison and radio plays are also included. [REF Z1231.D7H37 Stacks].

Highfill, Philip H. A Biographical Dictionary Of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers And Other Stage Personnel In London, 1660-1800. Carbondale:Southern Illinois Univ. Pr.,[1973-<1982>].

In progress; complete thru V. 16 W. West to Zwingman. [REF PN2597.H5 V.1-12 Stored, V.13-16 Stacks].

International Dictionary of Theatre - 2: Playwrights. Chicago; London: St. James Press, c1992- .

Full citation of this source may be found in the previous section Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Digests, Etc. . [REF PN1625.I58 1992 V.2 Refrm].

King, Kimball. Ten Modern American Playwrights: An Annotated Bibliography. New York:Garland Pub. Co. c1982.

Very selective. A point which the author readily acknowledges '...the playwrights included in this volume are not the only ten significant writers of the American theatre". [REF Z1231.D7K56 1982 Refrm].

Kosch, Wilhelm. Deutsches Theater-Lexikon; Biographisches Und Bibliographisches Handbuch. Klagenfurt:Kleinmayr, 1951-71. Lfg.1-21.

Note publication date. Lfg.1-21, A-Schlettow. Biographical -bibliographical information source on German theatrical personnel; also includes articles on dramatic theory, and themes. [REF PN2035.K65 Bd 1 & 2 Stored; Bd 3 Stacks].

Kurschners Biographisches Theater-Handbuch:Schauspiel, Opera, Film,Rundfunk. Deutschland, Osterreich, Schweiz. Hrsq. von Herbert A. Frenzel und Hans Joachim Moser. Belin: de Gruytar, 1956.

Information on German, Austrian and Swiss writers and directors in addition to performing artists. (Note publication date). [REF PN2657.K8 Stacks].

Leiter, Samuel L. The Great Stage Directors: 100 Distinguished Careers of the Theater. N.Y.: Facts On File [c1994].

An international "representative" dictionary, with a decided emphasis on United States and British directors. Entries for the 100 included are brief and specific - theatrical rather than film and opera directing with one or two exceptions (Gordon Craig and Gilbert and Sullivan productions). [REF PN2205.L44 1994 Refrm].

Lyonnet, Henry. Dictionnaire des Comediens Francais (Ceux D'Hier): Biographie, Bibliographie, Iconographie. Geneve: Slatkine Reprints, 1969. (Reprint of the 1902-1908 ed. published in Paris and Geneva).

Illustrated, lengthy biographical listings of persons living at time of compilation -- 1902-12. Histoire du Theatre at head of title. [REF PN2637.L9 1969 T.1 & T.2 Stacks].

Mongredien, Georges. Dictionnaire Biographique des Comediens Francais du XXIIe Siecle; Suivi D'Un Inventaire des Troupes (1590-1710), D'Apres des Documents Inedits. Paris:Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1961.

Covers acting companies sponsored by royal houses of France and other countries, independent ones, and those in many French cities; briefly lists actors; has extensive, supplementary bibliography. [REF PN2637.M6 Stacks].

______________. Supplement, par Georges Mongredien et Jean Robert. Paris: CNRS, 1971.

Lists corections and additions to the main work. [REF PN2637.M6 Suppl.Stacks].

Nungezer, Edwin. Dictionary of Actors and of Other Persons Associated with the Public Representation of Plays in England before 1642. New Haven, Conn.: Yale Univ. Pr.: London:Milford, 1929.

(Cornell Studies in English 13=Series). [REF PN2597.N8 Stored].

Owen, Bobbi. Costume Design on Broadway:Designers and Their Credits, 1915-1985. New York:Greenwood Press, 1987.

Brief biographical sketches - some are very brief, one sentence long, of 1,021 designers who had at least "1" show on Broadway between the 1915/16 season and the 1985/86 season; Tony, Markaram and Donaldson awards listed; 100 selected illustrations (black & white) included. [REF PN2067.O94 1987 Refrm].

___________. Lighting Design on Broadway:Designers and Their Credits, 1915-1990. New York:Greenwood Press, 1991.

Same format as authors' previous entry on costume designers. Approximately 490 designers. In addition to Tony and Maharam awards, American Theatre Wing Design awards are included. Bibliography (select) and Index of Plays concludes the volume. Bibliographies and Indexes in the Performing Arts, Number11=Series. [REF PN2091.E4O94 1991 Refrm]

___________. Scenic Design on Broadway:Designers and Their Credits, 1915-1990. New York:Greenwood Press, 1991.

Approximately 908 designers. Information follows that of authors' sources on costume and lighting designers. [REF PN2096.A1O94 1991 Refrm].

Peterson, Bernard L. Contemporary Black American Playwrights and Their Plays: A Biographical Directory and Dramatic Index. New York: Greenwood Press [c1988].

To be included in this source, the "more than 700 playwrights" had to meet the following criteria: (1) Black or partly Black (If racial identity was not clear "Racial identity not verified' was stated at beginning of entry); (2) "American citizens or long-term residents" of the U.S.; (Living in or born after 1950, with at least one play "written, produced, and/or published ... between 1950 and 1985"; and (4) Sufficient information available "... on either the playwright or his/her plays in order to construct a respectible entry". However if the playwright is published or has plays "... in major black theatre archives or repositories/if a mailing address is known". Unproduced/unpublished playwrights are included if they meet the previously listed criteria; AND "... have written at least two plays". Format of this source is: Main directory, which includes biographical and critical information on the specific 700+ playwrights featured; and two appendecies which lists 100+ "additional playwrights whose scripts are located in special repositories" (Appendix A); and, 75+ contemporary African-American playwrights whose plays have been produced after 1950 in the United States. An extensive bibliography on African-American playwrights/plays listing libraries/collections focusing on Black theatre/drama; title index of play anthologies including 1+ plays by African-American playwrights; another bibliography listing reference/criticism sources on Black theatre/drama; dissertations and theses; and periodicals - both current and ceased, featuring articles, biographical information, and reviews of "... Black plays and playwrights from 1950 to the present". [REF PS153.N5P43 1988 Refrm].

Rasi, Luigi. I Comici Italiani; Biografia, Bibliografia, Iconografia. Firenze:Bocca, 1897-1905. 2V.

A profusely illustrated, comprehensive source which covers Mid-16th through 19th century Italian stage personalites; also includes stage designs. [Not at CSUN].

Rigdon, Walter. Biographical Encyclopedia and Who's Who of the American Theatre. N.Y.: Heineman, 1965.

Good source for biographical information; listings are extremely detailed; cutoff date for information is 1964. [REF PN2285.R5 Stacks].

___________. Notable Names in the American Theatre. New and rev. ed. Clifton, N.J.: J. T. White & Co., 1976.

A revision of authors' Biographical Encyclopedia And Who's..., listed above. Note publication date. [REF PN2285.N6 1976 Refrm].

Theatrical Directors:A Biographical Dictionary. Edited by John W. Frick & Stephen M. Vallilo. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1994.

One volume source including approximately 300 contemporary as well as "... those ... no longer working" directors. Emphasis is on directors with "international reputations", and strong influence on American theatre. Definition of director is broad. Directors who are "traditionalists", "auteurs", "collaborators", "experimentalists", "dance", "theoretical" or "producer-directors" whose productions were commercially successful are included. Three sections: (1) Narrative summary of directors life, work and significance; (2) Additional productions which lists those productions not listed in the first sections; and (3) Selected Bibliography. Two appendixes: Chronological listing of directors; and Listing of directors by country. In addition to: (1) Name Index; and (2) Title Index of "... plays and productions in the volume ...". [REF PN2205.T54 1994 Refrm].

Who Was Who In The Theatre, 1912-1976: A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Directors, Playwrights, and Producers of the English-Speaking Theatre. Detroit: Gale Research Co., c1978. 4 V.

"Compiled from Who's Who In The Theatre... , volumes 1-15 (1912-1972)". [REF PN 2597.W52 Stacks].

Who's Who In The Theatre: A Biographical Record of the Contemporary Stage. Ed.1- London:Pitman; Detroit:Gale Research, 1912-1981.

Irregular. 17th ed=1981 (latest year) is 2 volumes: V.1=Biographies, V.2=Playbills. Information on modern theater personnel included:actors, dramatists, composers, critics, managers, scenic artists, historians, and biographers. Earlier editions had emphasis on London theatrical personalities, but New York personalities have been given good coverage in later editions. Includes listings for long runs, and principal theaters in both London and New York. Continued by: Contemporary Theatre, Film And Television..., cited earlier. [REF PN2012.W5 Refrm=latest year].

Young, William C. Famous Actors And Actresses On The American Stage. N.Y.:R.R. Bowker, 1975. (Documents of American Theater History).

This source is not so much concerned with just giving biographical information, as it is with presenting contemporary evaluations of the abilities of a certain actor (male or female) and relating these performers' philosophy of acting, and approach to certain rules. Preference is given to performers of the 18th and 19th centuries; those who have created great roles--colorful characters as well as popular ones--and a select number from the musical stage. [REF PN2285.Y6 1975B V.1 & 2 Refrm].

Other biographical sources that the student /researcher should consult include the following sources cited previously in the Reviews and Criticism section:

Arata, Esther Spring. Black American Playwrights, 1800 To The Present: A Bibliography. Metuchen, N.J.:Scarecrow, 1976.

[REF Z1229.N39.A73 Refrm].

_________. More Black American Playwrights: A Bibliography. Metuchen, N.J.:Scarecrow Press, 1978.

[REF Z1229.N39.A73 Refrm].

Critical Survey Of Drama:English Language Series, edited by Frank N. Magill. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Salem Press, 1985.

[REF Z623.C75 Refrm].

Critical Survey Of Drama. Rev. ed. Pasadena, Calif.:Salem Press, c1994.

[REF PR623.C75 1994 Refrm].

Critical Survey Of Drama:Foreign Language Series, edited by Frank N. Magill. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:Salem Press, c1986.

[REF PN1625.C74 1986 Refrm].

The following non-theatrical sources are additional references to be utilized:

Biography Index, 1946- N.Y.:Wilson, 1947- V.1-

[REF Z5301.B56 Refrm].

Contemporary Authors: A Biographical Guide to Current Authors and their Works. Detroit:Gale Research, 1912- V.1- .

Semiannual. [REF Z1224.C6 Refrm].

Current Biography, 1940- . N.Y.:Wilson, 1940- .

V.1- . [REF CT100.C8 Refrm].

Who's Who: An Annual Biographical Dictionary. London:N.Y.:Black; St. Martin's, 1849- .

V.1- . British personalities. [REF DA28.W6 Refrm (latest year).].

Who's Who In America:With World Notables. Chicago:Marquis, 1899- .

V.1- . Biennial. [REF E663.W56 Refrm (latest year).

VIII. HISTORY

(An overall view of theatrical arts). Subject Headings: Theater--History. For information about the history of theater in different countries/geographical areas use: Theater--United States (or the geographical area desired)--History; Time elements of history may also be indicated by including the following: Theater--History--To 500; --Medieval, 500-1500; -- 16th century; --17th century, etc.

Analytical Sourcebook Of Concepts In Dramatic Theory, edited by Oscar Lee Brownstein and Darlene U. Daubert. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, c1981.

"... provides access to the works of twenty-three important (dramatic) theorists", using seventy-three categories (e.g. action, character, dramatization, plot, unity, etc.; additional classifications are created by an index). Source can also be used as: an index to quotations; subject index to the works of the theorists cited; historical dictionary; and a thesaurus. [REF Z5781.A55 Refrm].

Brockett, Oscar. The Essential Theatre. 5th ed. New York:Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston, 1992.

Used widely as a textbook in basic/general theatre history classes. [PN2101.B72 1992 Stacks].

Directory Of Historic American Theatres, edited by John W. Frick and Carlton Ward for the League of Historic American Theatres. New York:Greenwood Press, 1987.

"Historic American Theatres Data Base created by John B. Heil;" the theatre as a building, and specifically "any building which had as one of it's central functions the housing of live performance and built prior to 1915 in the United States". For the most part, theatres whose primary function was as a motion picture house, are excluded. In addition, only extant theatres are listed. [REF PN2289.D57 1987 Refrm].

Macgowan, Kenneth. Golden Ages Of The Theater:A Classic Now Revised and Expanded. Kenneth Macgowan, William Melnitz, and Gordon Armstrong. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, c1979.

Textbook; also used in theatre survey/history courses. [PN 2101.M28 1979 Stacks].

_________. The Living Stage; A History of the World Theater. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, c1955.

Surveys history of the theatre with an emphasis on staging. [PN2101.M3 Stacks & Stored].

Mantzius, Karl. A History Of Theatrical Art In Ancient And Modern Times. Authorized translation by Louise von Cassel. N.Y.:Peter Smith.

A six volume set comprising:V.1, Earliest Times; II, Middle Ages and the Renaissance; III, Shakespearean Period in England; IV, Moliere and his Times; The Theatre in France in the 17th Century; V, The Great Actors of the 18th Century; and VI, Classicism and Romanticism. [REF PN2101.M3 1937 Stacks, also Stored and avaliable to be checked out].

Nagler, Alois Maria. Sources Of Theatrical History. N.Y.: Theatre Annual, 1952.

Lists primary sources from the Greek Classical theater to end of 19th century. [PN2101.N33 Stacks].

Nicoll, Allardyce. Development Of The Theatre; A Study Of Theatrical Art from the Beginnings to the Present Day. 5th ed. rev. N.Y.:Harcourt, Brace and World, [1967, c1966].

Authoritative; summarizes the complete history of the theatre from beginnings to publication date; concerned mostly with theatrical buildings, designs, arrangements and equipment, with a decided emphasis on the English stage. [PN2101.N5 1967 Stacks].

_________. History Of English Drama, 1600-1900. Cambridge:University Pr., 1952-1959.

6V. V.1=Restoration Drama, 1600-1700. 4th ed.; V.2=Early Eighteenth Century Drama. 3rd ed.; V.3=Late Eighteenth Century Drama, 1750-1800. 2nd ed.; V.4=Early Nineteenth Century, 1800-1850. 2nd.ed.; V.5=Late Nineteenth Century Drama, 1850-1900. 2nd ed.; V.6=A Short Title Alphabetical Catalog Of Plays Produced Or Printed In England From 1660-1900. [REF PR625.N52 1952 Stacks].

_________. Masks, Mimes And Miracles:Studies in the Popular Art. N.Y.:Harcourt, 1931. (Repr. N.Y.:Cooper Square, 1963).

Time span is from the earliest times through the 17th century, with a special emphasis on the Commedia dell'arte. [PN2071.G4.N5 1963 Stacks].

Odell, George Clinton Densmore. Annals Of The New York Stage. N.Y.:Columbia Univ. Pr., 1927-49.

15v. Full history of New York City stage; gives historical background for each period from earliest time in New York to 1894. V.1=to 1798 & V.15=1891-1894. [REF PN2277.N504 Stored].

_________. Index To The Portraits In Odell's Annals Of The New York Stage. Transcribed from the File in the Theatre Collection at Princeton University. N.Y.?:Amer. Soc. for Theatre Research [c1963].

[REF 2277.N504 Stacks].

Young, William C. Famous American Playhouses, 1716-1899, 1900-1971. Chicago:American Library Association, 1973.

(Documents of American Theater History). Includes:New York; Regional; College and University; and Summer playhouses; also a selected bibliography; personal names and theatrical specialities index. [REF NA6830.Y67 V.1=1716-1899 Refrm; REF NA6830.Y68 V.2=1900-1971 Refrm].

IX. MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL

(Multi subject/special emphasis theatrical sources). Subject Headings: Afro-American theater; Black theater (Blacks in countries other than the U.S.); Costume; Deaf, Theater for the; Ethnic theater; Feminist theater; Gay theater; Hispanic American theater; Jewish theater; Mexican American theater; Musical theater.

Bruhn, Wolfgand & Max Tilke. A Pictorial History Of Costume. New York:Frederick A. Praeger [1955].

"A survey of all periods and peoples from Antiquity to modern times (20th century, note publication date) including national costume in Europe and non-European countries". [REF GT513.B763 Refrm].

Cohen, Edward M. Plays Of Jewish Interest. New York:Jewish Theatre Association, a project of National Foundation for Jewish Culture [1982].

Does not attempt to define a "Jewish" play; rather, gives synopses of plays as to "subject matter, style and relevance of Jewish issues" in order that the producer makes that determination (i.e. definition of "Jewish" play). [REF Z5784.J6C58 1982 Refrm].

Dictionnaire Des Personnages Litteraires Et Drammatiques De Tous Les Temps Et De Tous Les Pays, Poesie, Theatre, Roman, Musique. Paris, 1960.

Identifies and describes characters of fiction, poetry, music and drama. [REF PN41.D485 Stacks & Stored].

Ewen, David. New Complete Book Of The American Musical Theater. N.Y.:Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1970.

Composer arranged source of American musical theatrical productions from 1866 to publication date (approximately 1969); information for each musical, such as:production history, casts, songs, etc., is given. [REF ML1711.E9 1970 Refrm & Stacks=circulating copy].

Green, Stanley. Broadway Musicals, Show by Show. Milwaukee, Wi.:H. Leonard Books, c1985.

"... a combination history, guide, fact book, and photography album of the most memorable productions presented both on and off-Broadway from the Black Crook in 1866 to Big River in 1985". Approximately 300 shows (18 adaptions of foreign work, 14 revivals, revues, etc.). Criteria for inclusion:book musicals with more than 500 performances; individuals involved with the productions; unique approach/subject; quality of score, etc. Section on show's credits gives credit to those writers, producers/directors/choreographers, etc. who had not received credit during the run of the show; gives history of a theatre; show recordings--original cast, studio cast/subsequent original cast; publishing information--text, lyrics, and sometimes songs is also included. [REF ML1711.G735 1985 Refrm].

Handel's National Directory For The Performing Arts. 4th ed. Dallas, Texas:NDPA, Inc., 1988.

The forth edition of this source is now in 2 volumes: V.1=a listing of "performing arts organizations and facilities..." geographically and by arts area (dance, music, theatre and performing series; performing series covers festivals, sponsoring organizations, historical dramas, and community concerts): V.2= educational institutions and classes offered in the performing arts. Both volumes contain as much complete/current information as is possible:names, addresses, phone nimbers, artistic/administrative information, schedules, etc. for the organizations listed; resident groups; stage dimensions; seating capacity; availability for rent of the facilities, etc. Information on financial assistance is given in the second volume. [REF PN2289.H36 1988 Refrm].

International Federation of Library Association. Section for Theatrical Libraries and Museums. Bibliotheques Et Muses Des Arts Du Spectacle Dans Le Monde. Paris:Editions du entre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1967.

Text in English and French; detailed information about performing arts collections in public and private libraries and museums in 36 countries; lists size and nature of holdings, hours, regulation of use, etc. [Z675.T36.I5 1967 Stored].

Kaminsky, Laura J. Nonprofit Repertory Theatre In North America, 1958-1975: A Bibliography and Indexes to the Playbill Collection of the Theatre Communications Group. Westport, Conn.:Greenwood Press, 1977.

Note publication date. [REF PN2093.K3 Stored].

Leonard, William T. Theatre:Stage to Screen to Television. Metuchen, N.J.:Scarecrow Press, 1981.

Gives synopsis, commentary and critique for each production listed; productions restricted--for the most part--to U.S. and English ones, with a very small number of foreign/regional/summer theatre plays included as a method of comparison. Not included are: Greek classics, Gilbert and Sullivan, and Shakespearean plays. [REF PN2189.L44 Refrm].

Lively Arts Information Directory. Steven R. Wasserman and Jacqueline Wasserman O'Brien, editors. 2nd ed. Detroit, Mich.:Gale Research Co., c1985.

"A guide to the fields of Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Radio, and Television in the United States and Canada..."; lists:professional/trade organizations; arts agencies; educational programs; journals/periodicals; consultants; festivals, etc. [REF PN2289.L55 1985 Refrm].

Loney, Glenn Meredith. 20TH Century Theatre. New York:Facts on File, c1983.

A chronology whose intention is to: "... offer an overview of theatre activity in North America and the British Isles since 1900, and to provide a 'date-finder' for those who want to obtain capsule information about a particular theatre event, production, personality, or play-house". All forms/styles (musicals, revues, farces, plays, etc.) of productions included. Selection criteria includes: reputation of individuals involved--playwright/director/performer, etc.--; length of run; controversy--if relevant--around the production/cast; and reviews, exceptional or flops. [REF PN2189.L65 1983 Refrm].

Madison Avenue Handbook. New York: P. Glenn, 1956- .

Annual publication; began in 1956. More a tool for film/motion pictures, but does list talent/personal management/casting directors/consultants/agencies in the U.S. and Canada; also lists where props may be purchased or rented. [REF HF5805.M3 Refrm=latest (1991; No Subscription at CSUN after 1991].

Marill, Alvin H. More Theatre:Stage to Screen to Television. Metuchen, N.J.:Scarecrow Press, 1993.

2 vols:V.1=A-L; V.2=M-Z. [REF PN2189.M32 1993 Refrm].

Performing Arts Resources. V.1- 1974- [New York] Drama Book Specialists.

Issued annually as a journal by the Theatre Library Association. Scope is: bibliography, classification, and collections; articles on theatre practice and education; and news of international theatre scholarship; was preceeded by Theatre Documentation (see entry). [REF Z6935.P46 Refrm - V.1-3 &V.6-7].

Pride, Leo Bryan. International Theatre Directory: A World Directory of the Theatre and Performing Arts. N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1973.

Note publication date. [REF PN2052.P7 Stacks].

Sharp, Harold and Marjorie. Index To Characters In The Performing Arts. N.Y.:Scarecrow Press, 1966-1973.

4 vols in 6. English language or translation included; characters are from musical, as well as non-musical productions; does not attempt to analyze them; a finding list; major and minor characters covered. [REF PN1579.S45 Refrm]. Theatre Documentation. V.1-4, no. 2; Fall, 1968-1971/72. N.Y.: Theatre Library Association.

Actually an annual journal which was/is continued by Performing Arts Resources, an earlier entry. [REF Z5783.T5 Refrm].

Theatre World (New York, N.Y.: 1981) New York:Crown Publishers, c1982- .

An illustrated annual survey of the theatre. Broadway productions are emphasized, but does list productions of off-Broadway, regional theater, and touring companies; no critical information; brief biographical listings of performers, producers, designers, etc. Publisher varies. Title varies. [REF PN2277.N5.A17 Refrm]. Began in 1944/45-1948/49 as Theatre World. New York:Daniel C. Blum, 1945-1948/49. [REF PN2277.N5.A17 Stored]. 1950/51-1964/65 was called Daniel Blum's Theatre World. New York:Greenberg, 1951-1965. [REF PN2277.N5.A17 Stored]. 1966-1971 title was again Theatre World. New York:Crown Publishers, 1966-1971. [REF PN2277.N5.A17 Stacks & Stored]. Title for 1971/72-1979/80 was John Willis' Theatre World. New York:Crown Publishers, c1973- . [REF PN2277.N5.A17 Stacks].

Theatre World Annual, 1949/50-1964/65. London:Rockliff, 1950-65.

Annual. No longer published; was companion to Theatre World (cited above); covered West-End (London) productions. [PN2596.L6T54 Stored].

Tilke, Max. Costume Patterns And Design. New York:Hastings House, [1974].

"A survey of costume pattterns and designs of all periods and nations from Antiquity to modern times". [REF GT513.T512 1974 Refrm].

Tumbusch, Tom. Guide To Broadway Musical Theatre. N.Y.:Richard Rosen Press, Inc., [1972].

Part of the Theatre Student Series; designed more for high school, college, or Little Theatre; includes a comprehensive list o f all musicals available through major leasing agents up to January 1, 1971 (This information may no longer be valid); information on:recordings, digest of plot, musical numbers, instrumentation, casting, scenes and sets, period and costumes, lighting and special effects, etc. [REF MT955.T844 Stacks].

X. SHAKESPEARE

(The following are but a FEW examples of "how to find out ABOUT Shakespeare"). Subject Headings: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Many sub-headings are possible based on the many aspects of Shakespeare's authorship. For instance, if you are searching for research on Shakespeare's many plays, characters, themes, etc., it will be necessary to always use his name as the subject heading, and then include the specific play, character, etc. as a sub-heading.

Boyce, Charles. Shakespeare A TO Z: The Essential Reference to His Plays, His Poems, His Life and Times, and More. New York:Oxford:Facts On File, Inc., Facts On File Limited, [c1990].

"A Roundtable Press book". "The focus is... upon the plays...with occasional reference to performance... not meant as scholarship (but) to assemble conveniently a body of lore for the information and entertainment of the student and general reader". Bibliographical references included. [REF PR2892.B69 1990 Refrm].

Campbell, Oscar James.The Reader's Encyclopedia Of Shakespeare, edited by Oscar James Campbell and Edward G. Quinn. N.Y.: Crowell, [1969].

A one volume work "... compiled in the hope of offering in a single volume, al l the essential information available about every feature of Shakespeare's life and works". Information included was compiled from research completed by scholars, biographers, historians--literary, as well as, political and social--in addition to that of critics and editors "from the poet's own time to the present day" (note publication date). [REF PR2892.C3 Refrm].

Davis, J. Madison. The Shakespeare Name Dictionary, by J. Madison Davis and A. Daniel Frankforter. New York & London:Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995.

(Garland Reference Library of the Humanities; Vol. 976). An attempt to list "... every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and musical title, and place name which appears in the text of the complete plays and poems of William Shakespeare". William Shakespeare:The Complete Works. (Oxford University Press, 1986), Stanley Wells and Gary Taylor=editors, was the source used by the compilers as the authority for the ... Dictionary. Fictional characters listed are described, and a notation is included as to whether the character is major. Modern historians knowledge/understanding of the lives of historical characters are dilineated. As is any deviations from those accepted views during Shakespeare's time. If the origin of these deviations are known, they are acknowledged. Simalarly, modern reader's knowledge/views of classical, mythological characters--as well as--biblical or legendary ones, are listed. Geographical locations/places are also accorded the same attention to detail. [REF PR2892.D33 1995 Refrm].

Jacobs, Henry E. An Annotated Bibliography Of Shakespearean Burlesque, Parodies And Travesties. N.Y.:Garland Publishing, Inc., 1976.

[REF Z8812.J3 1976 Stored].

McLeish, Kenneth. Longman Guide To Shakespeare's Characters: A Who's Who of Shakespeare. Harlow:Longman, 1985.

Included is "... all his characters ... listed alphabetically ... (and) a summary of each of the thirty-eight plays-also listed ..." alphabetically. [REF PR2989.M26 1985 Refrm].

Rothwell, Kenneth S. (Kenneth Sprague). Shakespeare On Screen: An International Filmgraphy and Videography, compiled by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. New York; London:Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc. [1990].

Adaptations of Shakespearian productions', a "performance text" on film and videos. Objective: "... (for) the theatre artist, student, teacher and researcher, data on the collected body of material on theatre, available on film and videotape". Bibliographical references included. [REF PR3093.R68 1990 Refrm].

Shakespearean Criticism:Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations. Laurie Lanzen Harris, editor, Mark W. Scott, Associate editor. Detroit, Mich.:Gale Research Co., c1984.

A "history of criticism on Shakespeare ... ". V.16 Shakespearean Criticism was published in 1992. V.17 A Performance Series volume (as were Volumes 11 & 12 and 14 & 15), is forthcoming. Audience for the series of volumes are: "... students and teachers of English drama, as well as to theater students and the general reader". [REF PR2965.S43 1984 Refrm].

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