Other performing arts Books

SCROOGE is a Christmas comedy play set as a rehearsal where everything goes wrong. It can be performed where the actors have memorized their lines or not. In either case the actors play their parts with open scripts.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

In this comprehensive approach to Jewish humor focused on the relationship between humor and American Jewish practice, Jennifer Caplan calls us to adopt a more expansive view of what it means to "do Jewish," revealing that American Jews have, and...

Today's convergent media industries readily produce stories that span multiple media, telling the tales of superheroes across comics, film and television, inviting audiences to participate in the popular universes across cinema, novels, the Web, and more...

Originally published in 1953 by Harper and Brothers, 'Classic Secrets of Magic' exposes the mystery behind some of the most well-known magical tricks, such as the 'Ambitious Card', the 'Chink-a-Chink' and the 'Four Ace Trick'. Contents include: The...

Originally published in 1933, this collection contains both of the works on magic put together by the author. It features detailed explanations of his many tricks, accompanied by clear diagrams, and offers much in way of practical advice and information...

Talks By George Thatcher, The Celebrated Minstrel is a book that was published in 1898 and written by George Thatcher. The book is a collection of monologues, parodies, songs, sketches, poems, jokes, and other written works by Thatcher, who was a...

Comedy / Characters: 3 male, 3 femaleScenery: Interior This boulevard comedy was a smash hit in Paris, where it played for over two years, and in London, where critical acclaim greeted the Apollo Theatre production. Bernard is planing a weekend with his...

Ian Wilkie contends that comic acting is a distinct art form, and as such demands a unique skillset. By exploring the ways in which performance choices and improvised moments can work in conjunction with texts themselves, Performing in Comedy offers an...

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew has succeeded in surviving in contemporary culture, and has even managed to penetrate to the most modern media of mass communications. This book, first published in 1991, examines some of the different...

Soho's most celebrated drag queens Lulu L'Amore, Chastity Belt and Connie Lingus continue on their comically twisted journey in this sequel to Jeff Kristian's much loved debut novel WHERE D'YA PUT YER WILLY?Following Letitia Von...

Based On A True Story!The book that the C.I.A. don't want you to read!I would not recommend this book to anybody - Senior C.I.A. Agent (not his real name).I laughed so much I had loose stools for a week! - DIY FURNITURE ASSEMBLERI on the other hand...

Delves into the meaning of stories, their tellers, and those who experience them.In The Story Is True, folklorist, filmmaker, and professor of English Bruce Jackson explores the ways we use the stories that become a central part of our public and private...

This guide is for all those wishing to train in and produce Maestro Impro™. It is a fantastic format to experience Impro Keith Johnstone style and receive all of the personal and group benefits that go along with it. Maestro Impro™...

Playback theatre is an original form of interactive, improvisational theatre in which audience tell true stories from their lives and watch as their stories are enacted on the spot by a team of trained improvisers. Founded in 1975 in upstate New York,...

In this series of essays, Thomas Leabhart presents a thorough overview and analysis of the roots of Etienne Decroux's artistic genealogy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Das Buch ""Das Scioptikon Vervollkommneter Projectionsapparat Fur Den Unterricht"" wurde im Jahr 1879 von Fritz Max verfasst. Es beschreibt einen verbesserten Projektionsapparat namens Scioptikon, der speziell f�����r den Unterricht entwickelt wurde. Das...

Highly entertaining account of a young man's first year as a rookie comedian. His comedy is focused on the world rather than the church, and he gigs regularly around the country - average three times a week. He has a considerable following through the...

Drawing on the author's two decades of watching, writing, and teaching about puppetry from a critical perspective, this is a collection of insights into how we watch, understand, and appreciate puppetry.

This is a short, quick, and easy read.Some Sample Anecdotes:• While studying theater at UCLA, Carol Burnett took a course in acting, where she prepared to recite a speech in front of her class. Unfortunately, she didn't recite it very well. For one...

Karl Baumann defied all odds when he became an artist with Cirque du Soleil. With no background in the circus arts his chances were slim to land such a high-flying job. In Part I of his book, we follow Baumann's...

INTERIOR DESIGN COLORING BOOK A fun and relaxing coloring page with amazing illustrations of house interiors. This gorgeous coloring book for adults incorporates a variety of unique designs to put imagination and creativity to work. House lovers will...

WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to...

Discover the Easy Way to Improve Your Self-Confidence Through Humor!Do you ever find yourself wishing you had the courage to be the center of attention and make other people laugh with your jokes? Do you want to improve your humor and self-confidence at...

In a world full of noise, how can you get your voice heard? Guesting on podcasts is a great way to do it, but first you need to get past the gatekeepers and create a consistent campaign that will keep bringing in the listeners without churning out the...

Worst. Eurovision. Ever.If you want a look into the kind of nonsense that goes on behind the scenes at the contest, Worst. Eurovision. Ever. will take you on a wild ride around the rehearsals, dressing rooms and showbiz parties with such an informed eye...

When he was in his mid-twenties, singer/songwriter/guitar player Dennis Blair parlayed a dreary, dead-end rut performing for inattentive bar patrons into a standup comedy career. He took his newly-developed song parodies and comic banter to a late-night...

When he was in his mid-twenties, singer/songwriter/guitar player Dennis Blair parlayed a dreary, dead-end rut performing for inattentive bar patrons into a standup comedy career. He took his newly-developed song parodies and comic banter to a late-night...

In 1939, when Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve first came to the attention of radio audiences, he was but a neighbor and one of the frequent visitors to the folks at 79 Wistful Vista on the popular Fibber McGee and Molly program.  His verbal sparring...

Bunkum Entertainments: Being A Collection Of Original Laughable Skits is a book written by Robert Ganthony and originally published in 1895. The book is a compilation of humorous skits and plays that were intended to be performed as entertainment for...

Magazine of the Daughters of the Revolution Volume 2 is a collection of monthly issues published from January to October in the year 1894. The magazine was published by the Daughters of the Revolution, an organization founded in 1891 with the aim of...

In this book you will discover the secrets of picking pockets for entertainment purposes. Written by a professional magician, the techniques are based on elementary principles of misdirection and sleight-of-hand, which can be easily learned by anyone...

Easy-to-follow directions on how to juggle, manipulate cigar boxes, do balancing tricks, and become an hilariously funny juggler. Contains 28 complete comic juggling routines. Simple enough for beginners, funny enough for pros. “People who...

Balloons, fun, games, magic, and more—they’re all here. From entertaining and food to marketing and promotion, this book features comprehensive and detailed guidance on how to succeed in the birthday party business. At the heart of the...

You've got front row seats and a backstage pass to the best new comedy show in town.When you look at the all-time great communicators, they all used comedy to some extent. With over two billion followers, it is not a stretch to imagine Jesus using...

Soon after Duffy's Tavern premiered over the radio in 1941, Hollywood celebrities flocked to the microphone for a guest appearance and accepted what was rarely heard of in network broadcasting: celebrities were roasted in the form...