The thirteenth edition of The Theatre Experience is students ticket to the best seat in the house. From Broadway to makeshift theater spaces around the world; the author demonstrates the active and lively role they play as audience members by engaging them in the collaborative and creative processes behind and in front of the curtain. Wilson introduces students to the roles of the performers; directors; producers and designers; while emphasizing the insights they as audience members bring to any production. The thirteenth edition better accommodates todays teaching schedules; as well as improves accessibility for students by concise insight and up-to-date vibrant production visuals. Students join the creative process with The Theatre Experience; and rehearse for their role as life-long audience members.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dystopian primer speaks to a diverse audienceBy Lynette McClenaghanAn impressive guide to dystopian fiction which ranges across different genres; such as: Fantasy; Sci Fi; the Gothic world and political satire. Gothic Dreams Dystopia refers to iconic films and novels presenting confronting and frightening worlds. The artwork is rich; detailed and enhances the grim nightmarish realms of dystopian fiction. The illustrations have the added feature of appealing to young adults to encourage them to look closer at texts that have inspired the pictures.Dystopia is broken into sections beginning with Apocalypse Wow; evocative of tech noir which is inspired by films; such as Blade Runner and the Hunger Games. The latter is a film young adults are familiar with. This section as do others draws on the most up-to-date film and print as well as including and referring readers to classic dystopia; reminding them that these ideas have stood the test of time and been used as stimulus for more recent artists. Dystopia includes highly detailed double page spreads that are visually spectacular. This; however; doesnrsquo;t compromise the quality of the text.Dystopia is a great starting point for people unfamiliar with dystopian fiction; but complex enough for experts to enjoy and build on. Dave Golder includes a glossary; bibliography; recommended reads; music; comics and useful websites ndash; testimony to the bookrsquo;s range and quality. Another example of how thoughtfully the book is put together is a quote from John Stuart Mill; a philosopher; which forms part of the discussion that begins with the novel; 1984. This section is titled: War of the Words: The Literary Dystopia; and explores classic and modern texts; including political commentary. Each category explains how themes are reworked and revisited in different times and social contexts. Golder acknowledges the importance of dystopian concepts in our culture: lsquo;Dystopian themes have penetrated deep into the zeitgeist; influencing not only TV shows; books; movies are also advertising; music; computer games and even fashion.rsquo;
