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THEA 1040: Dramaturgy/Text Analysis
This guide provides resources to aid in your analysis and interpretation of a play.
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Background Info
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
This database has hundreds of encyclopedias. Try searching for your play and for aspects of the play's theme, setting, and characters.
Literary Analysis
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MLA International Bibliography
Look here for scholarly analysis and interpretation of your play.
Newspapers
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Nexis Uni (formerly Lexis-Nexis Academic)
This database has the archives of thousands of newspapers. Use it to find reviews of productions of your play (even in small markets).
Multimedia
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Films on Demand
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World History in Video
Critically acclaimed documentaries covering human history from the earliest civilizations to the late twentieth century.
Chicago Public Library Resources
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International Index to the Performing ArtsLook here for reviews of play productions and analysis of play texts. You must get a free Chicago Public Library e-card to use this database.
Handy stuff on the internet
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The Playbill VaultSearch for your play to find photos from past productions.
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Scene4Scroll to the bottom to search the archives.
Research Librarian
Sarah Thorngate
Contact:
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