InfoGuides: Theater: Begin Your Research

Library Services during COVID-19

Important Service Changes for Spring 2021 due to COVID-19. See the Libraries' FAQ for full details.

Online help available for students: You can make a virtual appointment with the theater librarian or email your questions directly.
Limited access to library spaces: Access to Mason Libraries is currently limited to Mason students, faculty, and staff.
Appointment-only visits to Special Collections: If you need to see items held in Special Collections (SCRC), contact SCRC directly.
Borrowing Books: The book shelves (stacks) are closed, but you can request books through your library account. See the "Find Books" page of this guide for more.

This Infoguide provides basic information on where to find different types of theater materials.

Find Scripts to study and perform, in print and online.
Find Videos of performances or theater documentaries in the physical collection and from online streaming audio/video libraries.
Find Images and Primary Sources from historical and artistic collections to inspire and inform your work.
Find Articles with theater-specific database indexes that point to articles and studies on your topic.
Find Books in Mason Libraries and elsewhere.
Use Special Collections in the library which include primary sources and archival material from theatrical history.
Find Professional Resources that will help you further your career.
Write & Cite: learn about citation styles and Zotero software.
Get Help: chat with an online librarian or set up an individual appointment.