Explores past history of film based on fictional and dramatic techniques. Decries the view of film as an imitation of painting and literature. Defends the cinema as a unique narrative art form. (DS)

This bibliography cites recently published books and articles that deal with the subject of Blacks in television, radio, films, theater, and newspapers and magazines. Some of the approximately 275 citations have brief annotations. (GC)

Describes four very different but successful northeastern United States pavilions for the performing arts: (1) Mann Music Center (Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); (2) Ravinia Festival Pavilion (Highland Park, Illinois); (3) Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga Springs, New York); and (4) Tanglewood (Lenox, Massachusetts). Includes…

The requirements for gifted education programs in the visual and performing arts are discussed, stressing the need for comprehensive assessment of aptitude, achievement, and attitudes of gifted students. The unique nature of learning activities and inservice programs for teachers in the arts are considered. (CM)

Introduces the issues involved in evaluating speech communication and theater faculty, as presented in the 1982 Association for Communication Administration Seminar. (PD)

Includes books, monographs, journal articles, and dissertations relevant to communication literature of the South. Covers the areas of public address, theater, speech education, and mass communication. (PD)

Describes a pilot arts festival for elementary schools held in Richland County, South Carolina. Students attended theatrical performances and learned about audience etiquette. In each school, artists-in-residence taught crafts to small groups. The festival ended with a countywide, weekend art fair. (AM)

Presents strategies for implementing a viable career education component as an integral part of the secondary theater education program. Includes suggested readings and reference materials, and general goals aimed at offering a program with practical value for students. (JMF)

Outlines the role of the instrumental music teacher in selecting a musical for high school production, planning its orchestration, and rehearsing the student musicians. (SJL)