Theatre is the imitation/representation of life, performed for other people; the performance of dramatic literature; drama; the milieu of actors and playwrights, the place that is the setting for dramatic performances.
Awards
This category contains links to sites related to theatre and stage awards.
American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards,
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By Culture
Information about theatre specific to a cultural, ethnic, gender, or social group.
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By Region
Information about theatre in different regions of the world.
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Chats and Forums
Includes links to message boards, mailing lists, discussion forums, chat rooms, and related resources to interact with members of and those interested in theatre.
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Community Theatre
This category is for theatre companies and troupes specific to a regional community.
Argentina,
Australia,
Bermuda,
Canada,
Germany,
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Conferences
Contains pages about theatre conferences.
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Dinner Theatre
A Dinner Theater is defined as a dinner and a show together in one seating or one venue.
Murder Mystery,
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Directing
This category concerns itself only with directing for live theatre, which may include opera and, in some instances, theatrical dance.
Education,
Stage Directors,
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Directories
This category contains links to sites that serve as directories of resources related to theatre.
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Dramaturgy
Dramaturgy refers to a set of activities necessary to the theater-making process, often centering around the work of selecting and preparing playscripts for production.
Dramaturges,
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Education
This category contains theatrical education resources.
Academies,
Associations,
Colleges and Departments,
Combat Training,
High School,
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Experimental
Experimental theatre is all about breaking the rules of a "typical" theatre performance.
Chats and Forums,
Companies,
Festivals,
News and Media,
Shows,
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History
Websites about the history of theatre.
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Improvisational
From its roots in Commedia dell'arte, improvisational theatre has evolved into a flourishing independent art form.
Groups,
Individuals,
Workshops,
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Minstrel Shows
Sites relating to the controversial 19th and 20th century genre of musical theatre performed in "blackface".
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Musicals
Includes sites related to musical theatre, including specific musical productions (see alphabar), along with categories for performers, composers, chats and forums, news and media about musicals, scripts, resources, fan pages about multiple musicals, and directories of musicals and musical websites.
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News and Media
This category contains links related to news and media coverage of theatre, including reviews, articles, magazines and e-zines, publications, and journals.
Articles,
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NYC Off Broadway
This category is for information and resources about off-broadway plays.
Companies,
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Organizations
This category contains links to resources related to advocacy groups, organizations, and associations to the performing arts and theatre community.
Youth,
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People
Includes alphabetical subcategories (A to Z) for sites focused on individuals centered on theatre, including directors, producers, actor/actresses (theatre only), playwrights, and allied theatre professionals.
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Physical Theatre
Physical theatre is a type of theatre where the physical movements are the main focus of the performance.
Companies,
English Pantomime,
Mask,
Mime,
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Production
Includes links to sites that provide resources on producing a theatre production.
Companies,
Laser Effects,
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Reference
Reference is a category for sites devoted to the study of and access to information itself, or sites containing comprehensive information on a variety of topics.
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Resources
This category is for websites that provide a comprehensive overview of theatre.
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Scripts
This category contains links to sites related to skits or scripts that are are free and available for download or online viewing.
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Shakespeare
This category concentrates on productions of the bard's plays around the world, and all aspects of Shakespearean theatre.
Festivals,
Resources,
Theatre Companies,
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Shows
Includes links to specific theatre productions that are NOT musicals.
August Osage County,
Barefoot in the Park,
Coast of Utopia, The,
Doubt,
Frost Nixon,
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Special Effects Makeup
Includes sites serving as artistic resources for special effects makeup. Sites may include but not limited to: Professional associations for special effects or theatrical makeup artists Discussion forums, message boards, chat rooms Publications and magazine centered around special effects / theatrical makeup artistry
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Stagecraft
Resources centered around electrics, sound, rigging, pyrotechnics - the whole world of Stagecraft on the Open Directory Project.
Books,
Lighting and Electrics,
Props,
Set Design,
Sound,
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Stage Management
In professional theatre the Stage Manager's function is to facilitate. The stage manager provides a central point of communication and support for all of the creative departments (i.e.: lighting, sound, set design, properties, special effects design, etc.) as they all work together to realize the director's "vision" of the new show.
Stage Managers,
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Stage Movement
Stage movement includes physical techniques than can be used within any type of theatre performance.
Stage Combat,
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Technical
Information about technical theatre.
Humor,
Resumes,
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Troupes and Companies
This category is for theatre companies and troupes.
Africa,
Asia,
Europe,
North America,
Oceania,
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Vaudeville
Vaudeville shows are often light comic theatrical pieces that often combine pantomime, dancing, dialogue and song.
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Venues
This category contains links to sites related to theatre venues, theatre houses, and theatres. In other words, this category is more about the 'brick-and-mortar' building and its performances, than the actual troupes or companies that perform within the building.
Africa,
Asia,
Europe,
North America,
Oceania,
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Wardrobe and Costume
An often overlooked section of theater. After all, what does Puss 'n Boots wear when his shoes are out getting shined??
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Youth
This category is an umbrella for all aspects of children's theatre and youth performance.
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