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Subject
Guide: Theater
| The subject guide to Theater provides information on resources available from the Alvin Sherman Library, both in the library and online, related to Theater. The subject guide covers subject headings, reference sources, books, periodicals, databases, Web sites, and style guides. |
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Subject Headings |
Periodicals |
Web Sites |
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Reference Sources |
Databases |
Style Guides |
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Books |
Subject Headings
You can find books and other materials in the library by searching NovaCat, the NSU Libraries online catalog. How to search NovaCat. To locate books and materials at other libraries, see Catalogs.
Suggested Library of Congress (LC) subject headings include:
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Reference Sources
Reference Books
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Location & Call Number |
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Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor |
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Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor PN1997.85 .T544 |
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Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor PN1601 .D59 |
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| The Oxford companion to American theatre | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor |
| International dictionary of theatre | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor PN2035 .I49 |
| The Cambridge guide to world theatre | Sherman Library Reference - 2nd floor PN2035 .C27 |
Books
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E-books
E-books or electronic books may be accessed via NovaCat.
Entries for electronic books in NovaCat will
have the eBook icon 
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| Title | Author |
| A biographical dictionary of actors, actresses, musicians, dancers, managers & other stage personnel in London, 1660-1800 | Philip H. Highfill |
| Black female playwrights: An anthology of plays before 1950 | Kathy A. Perkins [editor] |
| Commentary on the plays of Sophocles | James C. Hogan |
| Creating the self in the contemporary American theatre | Robert J. Andreach |
| The Cambridge guide to theatre | Martin Banham [editor] |
| The Kabuki theatre | Earle Ernst |
Circulating Books
Circulating books may be checked out by visiting the library. Distance students may request books via Document Delivery.
| Title | Author | Location & Call Number |
| Best plays of the early American theatre; from the beginning to 1916 | Gassner [editor] | Sherman Library - 4th floor PS625 .G3 |
| Drama: A guide to the study of plays | Styan | Sherman Library - 4th floor PN1655 .S73 |
| History of the theatre | Brockett | Sherman Library - 4th floor PN2101 .B68 2003 |
| Modern theories of drama: A selection of writings on drama and theatre, 1850-1990 | Brandt [editor] | Sherman Library - 4th floor PN1655 .M59 1998 |
| Sam Shepard and the American theatre | Wade | Sherman Library - 4th floor PS3569 .H394 Z97 |
| The Best plays of... | Guernsey [editor] | Sherman Library - 4th floor PN6112 .B47 |
| The Cambridge Shakespeare Library | Alexander [editor] | Sherman Library - 4th floor PR2976 .C3 2003 |
Periodicals
Periodicals include journals, magazines, newspapers and other serial publications. Search NovaCat for individual titles and holdings information. Periodicals do not circulate, but may be viewed at the library location listed. NSU distance students may request copies of specific articles via Document Delivery.
Many periodicals are available with full-text (or full image) online in the databases. Search the Journal Finder for specific titles.
| Title | Location |
| American Drama | Available online through Journal Finder |
| American Theatre | Available in print and in Journal Finder |
| Asian Theatre Journal | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Comparative Drama | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Narrative | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Stage Directions | Available online through Journal Finder |
| The Drama Review: TDR | Available in print and in Journal Finder |
| Theater | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Theatre Annual | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Theatre History Studies | Available in print and in Journal Finder |
| Theatre Journal | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Theatre Notebook | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Theatre Research International | Available in print and in Journal Finder |
| Theatre Survey | Available online through Journal Finder |
| Theatre Topics | Available online through Journal Finder |
Databases
The online and CD-ROM databases serve as indexes to the literature, primarily periodicals. They include citations, abstracts and sometimes full-text. Click on the Info icon
for a complete description of the database. To access the databases, see Electronic Resources.
Web Sites
Many useful information resources are available on the Internet. But, remember to evaluate any Web site before using it for research.
| Website & Description |
| Aria Database http://www.aria-database.com/index2.html Information on operatic arias including texts and translations, plus sound files. |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts http://www.browardcenter.org Website for one of the major theatrical venues in the South Florida area. |
| Internet Broadway Database http://www.ibdb.com An internet resource that provides links to various types of Broadway information for past and present plays including performance dates and cast listings. |
McCoy's Guide to Theatre
and Performance Studies |
Performing Arts Encyclopedia |
Playbill |
| Theater and Drama Virtual Library
http://vl-theatre.com/ A list of resources in more than 50 countries around the world, for professionals, amateurs, academics and students of all ages. |
| Theatre League of South Florida http://www.southfloridatheatre.com/ A theatre website geared for South Florida residents and theatre members. |
Style Guides
| For information about citing resources using MLA or APA styles, see Style Guides. |
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