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Welcome to the Global Theater History Subject Guide, a curated collection of library resources spanning the diverse landscape of world theater practices, research methods, and various resource formats. Across eras and cultures, theater serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of human experience.
This guide offers multifaceted contexts for understanding theatrical expressions worldwide, encompassing narratives, aesthetics, and socio-political landscapes.
Let's start with basic information on where to find different types of theater materials.
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RESEARCH BY RESOURCE FORMAT
Find Articles with theater-specific database indexes that point to articles and studies on world theater frameworks or regional forms.
Find Books covering world theater history, literature, and dance in Mason Libraries and elsewhere.
Find Scripts to study scripts from various cultures and transnational theatrical works in print and online.
Find Videos to watch recordings of world theater performances, interviews, makings, and documentaries in the physical collection and from online streaming audio/video libraries.
Find Images and Primary Sources to utilize visual materials and historical sources related to world theater for your research.
Find Professional Resources that can help you further your research, facilitate discussions within the field, and expand professional networking opportunities.
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