Remember, you may need to look at other subjects or disciplines such as Literary theory, History, Arts, Fashion, etc., as it relates to theatre or drama.
Recommended Databases for Theatre & Drama
Try additional Databases for Theatre Ministry & Historical events, news, or reviews
Databases for Theatre & Drama -- Hennepin County Library
(Requires an HCL library card. Access for residential, commuter, & local students only)
General Theatre & Drama
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance by 
The 100 Most Important People in Musical Theatre by 
Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre by 
The Movie Musical! by 
A Taste of Broadway by 
Modern Drama by 
Tragedy: the Basics by Shakespeare
Will in the World by 
The Complete Works of Shakespeare by 
The Integration of Faith and Learning among Collegiate Theatre Artist by 
God and Hamilton by 
Theology and the Arts by 
The Empty Church by 
Directing by 
Acting for Film (Second Edition) by 
The Perfect Stage Crew by 
Building Character by Playwriting & Screenwriting
The Dramatic Writer's Companion by 
A Masterclass in Dramatic Writing by 
The Playwright's Guidebook by Stagecraft, Design & Production
Stagecraft Fundamentals by 
Technical Design Solutions for Theatre Volume 3 by 
The Prop Building Guidebook by 
Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes by 
Historic Costume for the Stage by 
How to Read a Dress by 
Digital Media, Projection Design, and Technology for Theatre by Browse the Stacks
| Costume, Dress, Fashion | GT 500-2370 |
| Musical Theatre | MT 955-960 |
| Fine Arts; Drawing, Design, Illustration | NC-ND |
| Monologues, Dialogues | PN 1530, PN 1551 |
| Performing Arts | PN 1560-1590 |
| Acting | PN 1936-1995 |
| Drama | PN 1600-PN 3307 |
| Stage settings | PN 2085-2091 |
| Cinematography; Motion Pictures | TR 845-899 |
Browse more eBooks! Try this Theatre search in EBSCO eBook Collection
The Oxford companion to theatre and performance by 
Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater, 1930-2010 by 
Dramatic experience : the poetics of drama and the early modern public sphere(s) by 
World Theatre by 
Shakespeare's Theatre: a History by 
Women in Shakespeare by 
Shakespeare by 
Dictionary of Shakespeare by 
Acting: the Basics by 
Costume, Makeup, and Hair by 
The Cambridge encyclopedia of stage actors and acting by 
Don't Be Quiet, Start a Riot! Essays on Feminism and Performance by 
The Business of Theatrical Design by Recommended Journals for Theatre
Journals for Music
Open-Access E-Theses and Dissertations
Be aware that many of the recommended databases on the "Databases" tab will also contain theses and dissertations.
MN Local Theatre (This is just a sample. There is so much more in MN!)
General Theatre (resources & blogs)
Plays
Actors & Acting
Theatre & Theatre Education Associations
Costumes, Stage, and Tech
Theatre Archives
Shakespeare
Students in a Fine Arts program will typically use MLA style in their academic research. Here are some helpful resources.
Credit: Shakespeare: The legacy. (2017). In 3DD Entertainment Ltd (Ed.), 3DD Entertainment video collection. Facts On File. Credo Reference.
Credit: Interior view of stage of Pergola Theatre in Florence, architectural design by Ferdinando Tacca (1619-1686). Italy, 1656. (2014). In Bridgeman Images (Ed.), Bridgeman images. Bridgeman. Credo Reference.
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