Enjoying Theatre Arts: Analyzing Theatre, Film and Television - Paperback

by Perry T. Schwartz (Author)

Enjoying Theatre Arts uses examples from Theatre, Film and Television to develop the unique analysis system detailed in this book.The text is designed as an introduction for students of the theatre arts as well as the general audience member.Contents Part OneTHE THEORY AND ANALYSISArt in Theatre ArtsAristotle's Six Elements of DramaGenre Based Narrative Structure Analysis Part TwoTHE ARTISTIC SIDE CriticismThe WriterThe DirectorThe ActorThe Designers Part Three THE BUSINESS SIDEThe ProducerFilm, Theatre, Television Business StructureThe Artist/Craftsman and the Business

Author Biography

Perry T. Schwartz has been involved with theatre and film both professionally and academically for his entire adult life. He holds a MFA in theatre direction with emphasis in filmmaking from Ohio University. Professor Schwartz teaches film in the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College, Maryland at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. He has directed over 100 theatre productions and has written, produced and directed several short films. Mr. Schwartz coordinated the American Film Institute's Professional Training Workshops at Montgomery College for 10 years where he taught digital video moviemaking.