Upcoming Theater Book Releases for July 2012

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's new upcoming release calendar for Broadway and theatre related Books for July, 2012. For a complete schedule of upcoming releases as well as searchable databases of thousands of the top theatre books, cds and videos, click here.

Hers
by Martha Burns
Released on 13197938 on 7/1/12

Chosen by theater professionals for their compelling stories and rich characters, these 40 female monologues have been culled from the most important and entertaining plays of the last decade. Each piece, from the deeply emotional to the scathingly hilarious, is accompanied by context from the play it comes from, past production information, and helpful commentary from professionals who previously... (more...)

His
by Leonard McHardy and John Harvey
Released on ECW Press on 7/1/12

With 40 monologues for men chosen from plays written in the last 10 years, this collection offers a variety of compelling one-person pieces. Commentary from a theater professional who has worked on the play is included with each monologue, along with the context from the play in which the piece is taken. Offering characters that can be richly brought to life, this volume provides a useful tool fo... (more...)

Light: A Reader in Theatre Practice
by Light: A Reader in Theatre Practice
Released on Palgrave Macmillan on 7/3/12

Light contains a range of classic accounts and rare documents that offer not only different approaches to light as a creative force in performance, but also an account ofits rich history as a practice. Considered through its equipment, its dramaturgy, and as an element of design, light is shown to have aprofound effect on an audience.... (more...)

A Ship Without A Sail
by Gary Marmorstein
Released on Simon & Schuster on 7/3/12

From "Blue Moon" to "Where or When," and "My Funny Valentine," Lorenz Hart, together with Richard Rodgers, created some of the most beautiful and witty songs ever written. Here is the story of the strikingly unromantic life of this songwriting genius.His lyrics spin with pinwheel brilliance and sophistication, yet at their core is an unmistakable wistfulness. The sweetness of lyrics such as "My R... (more...)

Theatre and Architecture
by Juliet Rufford
Released on Palgrave Macmillan on 7/3/12

Theatre and architecture are seeming opposites: one a time-based art-form experienced in space, the other a spacial art experienced over time.This book will explore and disprovethese assumptions, demonstrating ways in which theatre and architecture are co-constitutive and contextualizing their dynamic and complex inter-relationship historically and culturally... (more...)

A Ship Without A Sail: The Life of Lorenz Hart
by Gary Marmorstein
Released on Simon & Schuster on 7/3/12

"Blue Moon, " "Where or When, " "The Lady Is a Tramp," "My Funny Valentine," "Isn't It Romantic?," "My Romance," "There's a Small Hotel," "Falling in Love with Love," "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"—lyricist Lorenz Hart, together with composer Richard Rodgers, wrote some of the most memorable songs ever created. More than half a century after their collaboration ended, Rodgers & Hart songs ar... (more...)

Stagecraft Fundamentals
by Rita Kogler Carver
Released on Focal Press on 7/15/12

Stagecraft Fundamentals Second Edition tackles every aspect of theatre production with Emmy Award-winning author Rita Kogler Carver's signature witty and engaging voice. The history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, career planning tips, and more are discussed, illustrated by beautiful color examples that display step-by-step procedures and the finished product. This... (more...)

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