Acting: An International Encyclopedia
- ISBN-10
- 0874367956
- ISBN-13
- 9780874367959
- Series
- Acting
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 439
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-01-01
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Beth Osnes, Sam Gill
Description
A groundbreaking, cross-cultural reference work exploring the diversity of expression found in rituals, festivals, and performances, uncovering acting techniques and practices from around the world. * A–Z entries span every region of the world and cover diverse topics from Ireland's Abbey Theatre to China's Zhang Mu (rod-puppet theater) * Beautiful illustrations include masks used in classical Greek dramas, an advertisement for a performance of Punch and Judy, the humorous puppet characters, and photographs of actors, performances, and ceremonies from Monty Python to young Balinese dancers performing the Legong dance
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