The distinctive philosophies of Bertolt Brecht and Jean-Paul Sartre concerning man's existence directly influence their attitudes toward character, action, and the total drama. Both playwrights reveal that drama is an inseparable and reciprocal molding of content and form. The relationship between their ideas and their expressions of them is so…

This handbook is a compilation of information from many printed sources and from trades outside theatre, TV or film practice which pertain to the technology and design of the performing arts. Two kinds of materials are included in the book. Instructions for and information about materials not traditionally employed in the performing arts forms the…

"Photoplay" Magazine is the source of these articles and photographs, which date from the start of the sound era to the start of World War II. Sections are devoted to stars, living and working in Hollywood, contributions of the production crew to films, trends in motion pictures, and a sample of film fans' favorite columns. (JK)

The complete directions for constructing a Penny Theater for public library use are provided. It includes: the dimensions and materials needed, curtains and drops required for scenery, and necessary lights. The entire construction procedure is clearly illustrated. (NH)

This report summarizes part of an investigation of audience response to theatrical settings; it proposes a direction for further research which would examine attitudinal relationships among theatre experts and laypersons, scenic designers, and directors; and it describes additional design-oriented quantitative studies. For the major investigation,…

The purpose of this paper is to advance the state of chamber-theatre theory by providing a mechanism not only for the staging of works of prose fiction using several narrators but also for those works which have been cast in a temporal sequence inconsistent with the customary perception of time. Venn diagrams are used to represent logical…

An essential part of the study of silent films is the development of an understanding of the atmosphere and environment in which they were presented.

This article is designed to share some insights into the concept of "sense of place," a new area of study that is of special interest in our time. It examined some differences between the stage and the screen in their use of settings and environments and considered implications growing out of those differences. (Author/RK)

Theater, ranging from Chicano "actos" to classic Spanish-language drama, is increasingly becoming the forum to preserve and present an emerging body of Hispanic heritage and folklore. (Author/NQ)

Discusses the Free Southern Theatre which has existed since 1963 and continues to serve the southern black community in spite of problems. (Author/AM)

Available from: Performing Arts Journal, Inc., P.O. Box 858, Peter Stuyvesant Station, New York, NY 10009. Subscription Rates: individuals, $6.00 per year; foreign add $2.00 for postage.

A comparison of American and British language of the theater. A conclusion noted is that there exists parrallel vocabulary in the United States and Great Britain. The terms studied are: director, producer, stage director, stage manager, assistant stage manager, artistic director. A glossary is appended. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Suggests autobiography, story telling, and theater as metaphors for education researchers hoping to honor the spontaneity, specificity, and ambiguity of knowledge. Describes an experiment with teachers using multiple theatrical narratives as a way to explore choices and uncover experience. (MLH)

Lists both general and specific objectives of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Constitution. Describes the NAST accreditation processes. (MS)

Provides a review of theater education in the United States. Reports on the number and type of programs, the premises upon which they are built, and the practices which they pursue. Concludes with a section on the meaning of professionalism among theater educators. (JDH)