Theatre+Tools

=Theatre Tools for the Theatre Student= On this page you will find tools that you can use to increase your knowledge of theatre. There are tools for the Actor, the various categories of Technicians, and Directors. If there is something you want to learn more about please let me know and I will see if I can locate a resource for you. If you find a really cool tool that you think others could use let me know that as well so we can look it over and possibly include it!

When in doubt...read something from this list!
I reached out to a few college theatre programs and asked the department chairs what scripts/playwrights they feel are the most important for incoming freshmen to have read or at the very least be familiar with. This document is a compilation of the most commonly requested scripts/playwrights. You will notice the list is quite extensive. You can see why we do not have time to cover all of these in our schedule class time. I am attempting to get more of them in my course work but we will still not have the time. Some can be found on line, others at the library or bookstore. Some can even be purchased through your Nook account or similar device. There are different versions/translations of some of these scripts. If one version is bad it does not mean they all are. Give others a chance. Maybe the interpreter is not as theatrical as another or their sense of humour does not match yours. In other words for the classical pieces, give other translations a chance. They are classics for a reason and have been around for ages, they deserve a second chance!

==﻿Ask your English teacher what their favorite scripts, or who their favorite playwrights are! Both contemporary and classical!! They will be impressed with your interest and even more impressed if you read one of their favorites and talk to them about it!!!==