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Theatre: Websites

Departmental Resource

Evaluation

Five things to consider when researching with the Internet (aka The CRAAP Test!) ~

  1. Currency: When was it produced? Last updated?
  2. Relevance: Ask yourself: what do I need? Can I use this information?
  3. Authority: What is the Domain name? Who published the document? Are any qualifications listed? Are sources cited?
  4. Accuracy: Are there any grammatical mistakes? If so, can you contact the author/webmaster?
  5. Purpose: What were the goals of producing this Web page? Are these personal/biased opinions?

If you cannot answer these questions satisfactorily, reconsider using the information as a source.

Websites

Dance

Ballerina Gallery - Ballerina photo gallery

Dance Heritage Collection - dance collection to preserve America's dance

Society of Dance History Scholars - Research, history, publications

 

 

Costume

Costume Page - Costume images and history

Costumer's Manifesto - Great resource for costume history by period

 

Stage Craft

TheatreCrafts - Useful links and practical information for all aspects of technical stagecraft, including an online glossary and links to effects, sound, lighting, props, and stage management

Theatron - 3D models of various stages

 

Theatre

Cesar - Database contains information on all aspects of the French theatre between 1600 and 1800

Didaskalia - An electronic journal and resource dedicated to the study of ancient Greek and Roman drama in performance

Internet Broadway Database - The IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today.

Living PlayBook - Hundreds of Acting games

Lortel Archives - Off-Broadway Database provides a catalogue of shows produced Off-Broadway.

Noh Plays - English translations of 13 Japanese Noh plays, including a glossary

Performing Arts Encyclopedia - Explore music, theater, and dance at the Library of Congress

Speech Accent Archive - Audio samples of various language backgrounds

Theatre History on the Web - Jack Wolcott's website of theatre history resources

Virtual Library of Theatre and Drama - resources from more than 50 countries around the world