Theatre: The Good, The Bad, The Beautiful

Are you interested in the art of live theatre? Do you love enjoying a beautiful performance, but have avoided learning more about theatre production because it too often feels like a lecture? Are you completely new to the world of theatre and don't know where to start? In Theatre: The Good, The Bad, The Beautiful Jay Horne, theatre critic, educator, performer and director, takes the lecture out of theatre education as he shares history, practices and techniques of the art to better prepare amateur theatregoers or participants. A lifetime theatregoer with more than 41 years of experience working in theatre, Jay educates readers using real-life experience and classroom knowledge, while sharing good, bad and beautiful theatre stories along the way. In these pages you'll discover: -How theatre's history translates to today's world and stage -Why theatre technology is so crucial to a successful production -How to attend, and master, an audition or role And so much more... Theatre is one of the oldest and purest art forms. If you're looking to learn in a way that ignites a true appreciation and understanding for theatre, this book is for you.