There are many more resources available than what's in this guide, so if you can't find material for your topic, ask a librarian for help!
Search subjects in the catalog:
Drama > Bibliography
Drama > Bio-bibliography
Theater > Dictionaries
Theater > Encyclopedias
See also our more complete guide: Diversity in Theatre
Search subjects in the catalog, for example:
African American dramatists
African Americans in literature
Feminist theater
Women dramatists
If you don't have a particular topic in mind, browsing books on the shelves is a great way to get inspired!
Here are a few call number ranges to get you started:
Call Number | Topic |
---|---|
PN1660 - PN1693 |
Dramatic composition (writing) |
PN1720 - PN1861 | History of drama |
PN2055 - PN2073 | Acting |
PN2085 - PN2091 | The stage, lighting, scenery, etc. |
PN2100 - PN2193 | Theatre history |
Library databases provide citations for articles, book chapters, and more. Most articles/chapters focus on a narrow and specific topic, so they are great for deeper research. To get started:
Need more help?
See our Article help page for step-by-step instructions and videos to help you search databases and find full-text articles. And you can always ask a librarian for individual help.
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