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1800's Ephemera
A collection of scanned images of American ephemera, including playbills and theatrical photos. Note: Site uses frames.
http://home.att.net/~mforder/homepage.htm
Actor's Equity Association
The union of American actors and stage managers. Includes "Casting
Call," a weekly listing of job notices for actors, dancers, singers, and stage managers.
http://www.actorsequity.org/home.html
The Actor Site
A website designed to provide information for actors, including information
on living in the Los Angeles area, and information for parents of children in
acting. The site requires a subscription for full access.
http://www.actorsite.com/
Actors' Theater of Columbus
This troupe stages mainly outdoor performances of theater classics.
Admission is free for most of these shows. A special emphasis is given to
the works of Shakespeare.
http://www.theactorstheatre.org/
The ActorSource Homepage
A source for all actors seeking information on topics from auditions and talent
agents to acting chat rooms and resume services.
http://www.actorsource.com/
Alliance Information Group, Inc.
Sponsored by Alliance Information Group, this site is an auditions callboard
with job listings, an e-mail alert service, consultation service and a "links
library". It covers theaters, agents, casting directors, film and television.
Site requires a subscription for full access.
http://www.aigcorp.com/
American Association of Community Theatre
The AACT represents community theatre in the United States. The organization's website offers numerous resources for those
involved in community theatre.
http://www.aact.org/index.htm
American Repertory Theatre (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
From the Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge, MA, over 400 pages of information
about theatre in Cambridge and educational opportunities. Site includes an
internal search engine and links to theatres online around the world as well
as other related links.
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~art/
American Society for Theatre Research
ASTR was founded in 1956 to encourage theatre scholarship and provide a
link with the International Federation for Theatre Research.
http://www.astr.umd.edu/
American Theatre Web Sites
Compiled by Dr. Susan Kattwinkel of the College of Charleston, this site provides links to hard to find and image rich web sites on American
theatre.
http://www.cofc.edu/%7Ekattwins/AmerThealinks.htm
Artlynx International Theatre Resources
Artlynx has available several internet resource guides on various areas of visual and performing arts. This guide is devoted to theatre.
http://www.artslynx.org/theatre/
Artlynx Resources for Playwrights
Artlynx has available several internet resource guides on various areas of visual and performing arts.
This guide is devoted to resources for playwrights.
http://www.artslynx.org/theatre/playwright.htm
Association for Canadian Theatre Research/Association de la Recherche Théâtrale
In English and French. Includes links to theatre resources and an online newsletter.
http://www.umoncton.ca/facarts/anglais/actr/artc.htm
BackstageJobs.com
Formerly the Theatre Design and Technical Jobs Page, BackstageJobs.com has expanded and moved to a new Web location. The site serves a job posting site for
Bibliography on Women Dramatists
A resource guide compiled by and for the Loyola University Library covering several female American dramatists.
Use it as a starting guide for your own searching. Not all of these resources will be available in the IUB Libraries. Use IUCAT to
locate materials.
http://library.loyno.edu/pubs/bibl/womendrama.htm
Brief Guide to Theatre and Performance Studies
Anything but brief, this site is maintained by Dr. Ken McCoy, Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies and Theatre Arts at Stetson University in Florida.
It allows users to quickly find information and resources on the Internet.
Links are fully annotated.
http://www.stetson.edu/~csata/thr_guid.html
Broadway Online (New York)
A site "dedicated to the plays and musicals of Broadway, both past and
present." Site includes an extensive collection of theater links dealing with
all aspects of theater, including people, educational resources,
professional resources, stagecraft and theatrical companies.
http://www.broadwayonline.com/pages/newsiteframesn.htm
Broadway Theater Institute
An organization devoted to Broadway, its history, and its role in musical and dramatic theatre.
http://www.directfrombway.org/1024x768/index.html
CanDrama
Provides sources of information essential to any study of theatre in Canada.
Includes contact information for membership in the Association for Canadian
Theatre Research.
http://www.umoncton.ca/facarts/anglais/actr/artc.htm
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
This award-winning company was founded in 1986 as the Shakespeare Repertory
Theater and is now located on Navy Pier. Users can refer to this site
for production and ticket information and to learn more about the company.
http://www.chicagoshakes.com/
Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival
A company that performs Shakespeare for a modern, younger audience. The
downtown company numbers 10 to 15 players in a seven show season.
http://www.cincyshakes.com/
Columbia's Workshop Theatre (Columbia, South Carolina)
Site includes information about the current season, other performances,
membership and classes offered.
http://www.workshoptheatre.com/
La Comedie-Italienne
The texts from the 1700 Gherardi collection. French.
http://comedie-italienne.net/
The Community Theater Green Room
A site devoted to the "professional amateur", the Community Theater Green Room offers articles, links, and discussion boards for actors or
anyone else involved in community theater.
http://www.communitytheater.org/index.asp
The Costume Page
This site is a collection of links covering various areas of costuming,
including costume design, wig and mask making, and more.
http://members.aol.com/nebula5/costume.html
The Costumer's Manifesto
This site is a comprehensive resource guide to all things costume.
http://www.costumes.org/
Culturefinder: The Online Address for the
Arts (General Information)
An exhaustive resource guide for the performing arts in the U.S. and Canada.
The site features a calendar of events from over 1000 cities, city guides to
major U.S. cities, WWW resources and a newsletter.
http://www.culturefinder.com/Front3.htm
Drama Education - A Global Perspective
Affiliated with DramaWest, the Association of Drama Educators, this site offers numerous resources for the drama teacher. The site includes
an email newsletter, discussion group, drama links, publications, and more.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~kimbo2/index.htm
The Dramatic Exchange
An online information source and exchange for aspiring playwrights and a resource for producers
looking for new works.
http://www.dramex.org/
Dramaturgical Research
A guide providing a starting point for dramaturgical research from the
University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. This guide covers
resources found at the University, but offers a good starting point for
research and information on how to find materials in dramaturgy. Check IUCAT
for resources in the IUB Libraries.
http://www.library.ups.edu/research/guides/dramrsch.htm
Dramaturgy Pages
This site offers definitions of dramaturgy and what a dramaturg does, as well as providing
resources related to dramaturgy.
http://www.dramaturgy.net/dramaturgy/
E-script
An online resource and meeting place for playwrights, screen writers, and TV
writers. The E-script Gopher weblog has recently been added, providing
up-to-date news for this audience. Also offers
a script consulting service.
http://www.singlelane.com/escript/esmain.htm
Educational Theatre Association
The Educational Theatre Association offers services to both drama educators and students. Their website provides information about the
organization as well as resources for drama educators, students, and enthusiasts.
http://www.edta.org/default.asp
Un fou dans une poche! Situation du théâtre francais au Quebec, 1624-1824
A history of theatre in Quebec, Canada. In French, with images.
http://www.er.uqam.ca/nobel/c2545/situatio.html
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive
A site devoted to the operas and other works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Archive, established in 1993, includes a variety of Gilbert and Sullivan
related items.
http://diamond.boisestate.edu/gas/
Indianapolis Civic Theatre (Indianapolis, Indiana)
The oldest continuously-operating community theater in the United States.
http://www.civictheatre.org/index.html
International Federation for Theatre Research / Fédération
Internationale Pour la Recherche Théâtrale (IFTR/FIRT)
In English and French. The mission of the IFTR/FIRT is to "promote
collaboration and the exchange of information between individuals and
organisations concerned with theatre research." The organization
promotes and supports publications and activities related to theatre
research.
http://www.firt-itfr.org/firt/home.jsp
International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and
Technicians
An organization for behind-the-scenes and production members of the theatre community. The site offers newsletters, information on
conferences and more.
http://www.oistat.org
Internet Public Library > Pathfinder for Stagecraft/Technical Theatre
This online resource guide offers information on the more technical aspects of theatre, such as lighting, scenery, costuming, and sound.
It provides links to online resources and information for print resources.
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48529
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
Now in its 43rd season, this company performs Shakespeare to tens of
thousands across the state of Kentucky annually. The troupe is perhaps
best known for its summer performances in Louisville's Central Park.
http://www.kyshakes.org/
Library of Congress - American Memory
American Memory is a digital library project by the Library of Congress. This enormous site offers digital historical collections
in most subject areas. Check out the section on Performing Arts.
http://memory.loc.gov/
London Theatre Guide
Provides information on theatre happenings in London: provides news, listings, reviews, etc. to various theatres and festivals.
http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/index.shtml
National Theatre
Located in London, the National Theatre offers a variety of plays and productions. This official site offers information on current productions, history of
Theatre, its artistic mission, and more.
http://www.nt-online.org/
New Dramatists
An organization supporting and offering resources for up and coming playwrights.
http://www.newdramatists.org/ndintro_redesign_test.html
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts > Billy Rose Theatre
Collection
One of the largest theatre arts collections in the world, the Billy Rose Theatre Collection at the New York Public Library offers a wealth
of resources for theatre researchers and scholars.
http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/the/the.html
New York Public Theater Home Page (New York)
The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival presents full seasons of
new plays and musicals, as well as Shakespeare and other classics, both at
its home on Lafayette Street and during the summers at the Delacorte Theater
in Central Park.
http://www.publictheater.org/
New York Theatre Experience (New York)
An Internet resource for information about the New York Theatre scene.
http://www.botz.com/nytheatre/
Nytheatre.com (New York)
The Internet source for information about the New York City theatre scene,
providing show listings, coming attractions, recommendations, ticket
information, theater & company information, FAQ page and links to other New
York theater sites. Includes an index of major Broadway theaters, with links
to reviews of the currently running shows.
http://www.botz.com/nytheatre/index.htm
The Obie Awards from the Village Voice
This site contains a searchable database of award winners for the past 40 years. The Obie
Awards were created in 1956 to "publicly acknowledge and encourage the
growth of the off-Broadway theater movement".
http://www.villagevoice.com/obies
OnStage
A national resource for professional stage and screen performers. The site provides links to theaters, photographers,
promotional services, training, schools, studios, and auditions.
http://www.onstage.org/
Parfaict Dictionnaire
An online version of the 7-volume 1767 edition of the Parfaicts' Dictionnaire des theatres de Paris. The site is searchable by keywords
from author names and titles. French.
http://www.cesar.org.uk/cesar2/books/parfaict_1767
Playwrights Project
"The primary mission of this California non-profit organization is to promote
literacy, communication skills, and creativity in young people through
drama-based activities." (from About Us section)
http://www.playwrightsproject.com/
Royal Shakespeare Company
The official site for the Royal Shakespeare Company provides information on productions, history of the company, and has a photo section.
http://www.rsc.org.uk/
Skenotheke: Images of the Ancient Stage
A guide to on-line images from the ancient stage. Links available for images of ancient theaters, monuments, statues, etc.
http://comedie-italienne.net/
Shakespeare's Globe Center, USA
"A site devoted to the architecture of the new Globe Theatre and the
promotion of Shakespeare in education"
http://www.sgc.umd.edu/
Shaw Festival Theatre
The only theatre festival that specializes in the plays of Bernard Shaw and other
playwrights from the late 1800's and early 1900's. The festival theatres are
located in scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (near Niagara Falls). This is the Festival's official website with information on season productions and players.
Also provides information about the Niagara attractions and accommodations.
http://www.shawfest.com/flashintro.html
Shubert Theater (New Haven, Connecticut)
Known as "The Birthplace of the Nation's Greatest Hits", The Shubert
Performing Arts Center of New Haven, CT showcases Musical Theater, Drama,
Opera, Dance, Musical Artists and Family Entertainment.
http://www.shubert.com/
Strattford Festival
A non-profit repertory theatre festival, permanently located in Stratford, Ontario. Its purpose is to produce the best in classical
and contemporary repertoire, with a special emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare. This is the Festival's official website and offers information on
each season's productions and about Stratford attractions and lodging.
http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/
Theatre Development Fund
This organization strives to offer the theatre experience to an audience that might not otherwise be able to afford it. Supporting performing
arts in New York City, the organization offers discounted tickets to plays and musicals.
http://www.tdf.org/index_default.html
Theatre Ephemera
Collection of images from American theatre prior to 1900. Includes images of people, productions, and theaters.
http://www.neiu.edu/~rghiggin/ephem/Ephemera.html
Theatre History on the Web
An online guide to resources on theatre history, this site is maintained by Jack Walcott. It provides links in topics such as 17th,
18th, and 19th century theatre, Elizabethan to Contemporary theatre, and technical areas such as costumes and lighting. It also provides
links to research libraries and archives.
http://www.videoccasions-nw.com/history/jack.html
Theatre Library Association
An organization of librarians, archivists, and others involved in the collection and preservation of materials in theatre and
performing arts.
http://tla.library.unt.edu/
Theatrefolk
A publisher that offers scripts for plays specifically geared towards high school production. Also offers playwrighting workshops.
http://www.theatrefolk.com/
Theatrepedia
An Internet theatre library from East Los Angeles College Theatre Arts (ELAC).
Offers resources for research or for those building careers in theatre.
Users can browse through subject headings or use the site's search
functions.
http://www.perspicacity.com/elactheatre/library/library.htm
Tony Awards Online
This is the official website of the Tony Awards and contains information about current and past
Tony Awards. Current Broadway events and a complete listing of Tony Award winners are also
included.
http://www.tonys.org
World Wide Arts Resources > Theater Resources
A category of the larger site World Wide Arts Resources, the Theater section offers Internet resources aimed towards performers and audiences.
Categories range from theatre genres to playwrights to companies.
http://wwar.com/categories/Theater/