Theatre: Brief Version

by Robert Cohen

This brief version of Cohen’s best-selling text uses equal measures of appreciation of theatrical arts and descriptions of the collaborative theatrical crafts to introduce students to the performance of drama. The author’s enthusiasm for and knowledge of the current theatre, highlighted by contemporary production shots from around the world, put the students in the front row.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks

329 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Robert Cohen was an American university professor, theatre director, playwright, and drama critic.

Reviews

[Rae (semi-hiatus) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm. I remember enjoying this more than I thought I would but it sometimes got VERY repetitive. I did like learning about drama across countries and cultures though.

[Cindy Keiser · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the 13th edition for class. Definitely got repetitive, but the parts about diversity in the theatre were easily the best.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of all the textbooks I've had to read so far...this was probably the most enjoyable... sure it had it's boring moments and it repeated a lot of things form chapter to chapter, but it wasn't horrible to read.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

textbook for TA 110

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

OVER PRICED and adequate

[Lynette ~ Talia's Tomes ~ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simply put: "It was okay".

[Chelsea Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

intro to theatre class