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CHAPTER 1 THE NATURE OF ART2

Evolution of the Arts5

America’s Involvement in the Arts11

Toward a Definition of Art13

The Bases of Criticism in the Arts17

The Functions of Art21

Entertainment22

Edification24

Exaltation26

CHAPTER 2 THE THEATRE AS A FINE ART32

Toward a Definition of Theatre34

Theatre’s Unique Relationship to the Other Fine Arts36

The Complexities of Theatre Art39

The Theatrical Spectrum41

Broadway Theatre43

The Road47

Off-Broadway Theatre48

Off-Off Broadway Theatre49

Dinner Theatres50

Regional Theatres51

Alternative Theatre55

Educational Theatre56

Community Theatre58

Children’s Theatre and Creative Dramatics59

Other Theatrical Activities60

CHAPTER 3 THE AUDIENCE AND CRITIC64

The Professional Critic67

The Functions of Criticism69

Requisites for Excellence in Criticism71

Critical Preferences72

Appreciation o f Pleasure73

Appreciation of Impact73

Appreciation o f Form73

Types of Drama74

Representational Theatre74

Presentational Theatre76

Genre77

Tragedy and Melodrama78

Comedy，Satire，and Farce82

Theatrical Styles and Trends86

Realism87

Symbolism88

Expressionism88

Epic Theatre88

Absurdism89

Postmodernism90

The Theatregoer as Critic91

CHAPTER 4 THE PLAYWRIGHT98

The Narrative Form100

Producing the Script102

The Playwright’s Alternatives and Restrictions103

Requisites for Excellence in Playwriting105

The Contemporary Situation for the Playwright106

Creative Procedures for the Playwright108

Step One：Conception109

Step Two：Execution109

Step Three：Revision110

Step Four：Production111

Variations111

Evaluating the Playwright’s Contribution113

Intention116

Accomplishment118

Worth119

CHAPTER 5 THE DIRECTOR126

The Director’s Alternatives and Restrictions129

Requisites for Excellence in Directing133

The Desire for Excellence133

Executive Ability and Leadership Qualities134

Human Understanding136

Imagination and Creativity137

The Craft o f Directing138

Formal Training138

The Contemporary Situation for the Director139

Creative Procedures for the Director140

Script Selection140

Script Analysis142

Casting152

Design Conferences159

Rehearsals160

Evaluating the Director’s Contribution164

CHAPTER 6 THE ACTOR170

The Actor’s Alternatives and Restrictions172

Requisites for Excellence in Acting178

The Contemporary Situation for the Actor184

Creative Procedures for the Actor186

General Self-Improvement186

Preparing for a Specific Role190

Evaluating the Actor’s Contribution201

Truthfulness202

The Demands of the Role203

Flexibility203

The Actor’s Reputation203

Attractiveness204

CHAPTER 7 THE DESIGNERS210

The Design Process212

The Scenic Designer213

The Scenic Designer’s Alternatives and Restrictions218

Requisites for Excellence in Scenic Design222

The Contemporary Situation for the Scenic Designer225

Creative Procedures for the Scenic Designer227

Evaluating the Scenic Designer’s Contribution231

The Lighting Designer232

The Lighting Designer’s Alternatives and Restrictions234

Requisites for Excellence in Lighting Design236

The Contemporary Situation for the Lighting Designer237

Creative Procedures for the Lighting Designer238

Evaluating the Lighting Designer’s Contribution240

The Costume Designer242

The Costume Designer’s Alternatives and Restrictions243

Creative Procedures for the Costume Designer245

Makeup248

Sound Design249

Stage Properties252

New Technologies254

CHAPTER 8 THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP258

Theatre History260

Ancient Theatrical Traditions260

Western Theatre Since the Fall of Rome266

The Development of American Theatre273

Theory and Criticism277

The Dramaturg278

GLOSSARY OF PEOPLE，ORGANIZATIONS，AND TERMS281

INDEX295

PHOTO CREDITS307