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Library Research Guide

Theater 301

Advanced Acting
Prof. Cryer
Spring 2008
 

Reference Materials

Theater Connections
From the University of North Carolina, at Charlotte, this web site lists other internet resources in all aspects of theatre arts.

Artslynx Theatre Resources
Huge international directory of theatre resources on the web.   

Actors on Acting for the Screen
Location: REF PN 1995.9 A26 T66 1994

Broadcasting Cable Yearbook
Location: REF HE 8689 B77 2007

Dictionary of Broadcasting Communication
Location: REF PN 1990.4 B75 1991

Dictionary of the Theatre
Location: REF PN 2035 P2913 1998

Dramatist's Sourcebook
Location: REF PN 2289 D73 2006

Encyclopedia of Television
Location: REF PN 1992.18 E53 2004

Filmmaker's Dictionary
Location: REF PN 1993.45 S56 2000

International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
Location: REF PN 1997.9 I58 1997

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Finding Articles

Core Resources:

Film and Television Literature Index
Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, writing, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.

Business and Industry 
Contains importants facts, figures and key events dealing with public and private companies, industries, products and markets. B&I information comes from leading trade magazines, newsletters and the general and international business press. 


Additional Resources:
 

For more, consult the library's Theatre databases page.

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Finding Books

Use ALEX, the library catalog, to find books on your topic.

  • Search topics by SUBJECT or KEYWORD
     
  • Search on the following subject headings:
    motion picture acting
    radio announcing
    voice-overs

Use WorldCat to find more books and information on your topic.  You can then interlibrary most materials.


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Business of Theater

Actor's Equity Association
Note"Casting Call," and "Audition Hotlines" in theatrical cities.  See also the list of "Audition Notices" organized with pull-down menus by state, type of contract, and type of job. 

Theater Jobs for Theater People
Louis Catron's listing of web sites designed to help you find a job.  Hosted at the College of William and Mary.

ACCRA Cost of Living Index 
Location: REF HD 6983 C67
Provides useful and a reasonably accurate measure of the cost of living in US urban areas.

Career Information Center
Location: REF HF 5382.5 U5 C32 2002
Volume 2:  Communications and the Arts

Career Opportunities in the Film Industry
Location: REF PN 1995.9 P75 Y34 2003
 

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Get Help

For assistance with this course, contact:

Kristin Strohmeyer
Reference Librarian
Burke Library
315-859-4481
kstrohme@hamilton.edu

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(Reviewed: March 5, 2008)