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Section 7: Annotated List of Resources for CSET: Theatre

Introduction

This list identifies some resources that may help candidates prepare to take CSET: Theatre. While not a substitute for coursework or other types of teacher preparation, these resources may enhance a candidate's knowledge of the content covered on the examination. The references listed are not intended to represent a comprehensive listing of all potential resources. Candidates are not expected to read all of the materials listed below, and passage of the examination will not require familiarity with these specific resources. A brief summary is provided for each reference cited.

Books

Brockett, Oscar, et. al. The Essential Theatre. 2017. 11th edition. Boston: Cengage Learning.

This book is a survey of theatre that includes information on theatre criticism, theatre history, technical theatre, and the roles of theatre practitioners.

Brockett, Oscar and Hildy, Franklin. History of the Theatre. 2007. 10th edition. Pearson.

This textbook provides a review of theatre history from throughout the world.

Wilson, Edwin. The Theatre Experience. 2014. 13th edition. McGraw-Hill Education.

This book is a survey of theatre that includes information on theatre criticism, theatre history, technical theatre, and the roles of theatre practitioners.

Deer, Joe. Directing in Musical Theatre. 2014. 1st edition. New York: Routledge.

This book focuses on musical theatre from the director’s perspective.

Gillette, J. Michael and Dionne, Rich. Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Makeup. 2020. 8th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

This book covers all aspects of technical theatre.

Strickland, Robert D. Theatre: Art in Action. 2005. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill Glencoe.

This book is a survey of theatre that includes information on theatre history, technical theatre, the roles of theatre practitioners, and theatre careers.

Schanker, Harry H. The Stage and the School. 2005. 9th edition. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill Glencoe.

This book is a survey of theatre that includes excerpts of plays, information on theatre and other media, theatre and other art forms, theatre history, the roles of theatre practitioners, and technical theatre.

Patterson, Jim, et. al. The Enjoyment of Theatre. 2013. 9th edition. Pearson.

This book provides an overview of theatre, including theatre criticism, the role of the audience, performance spaces, theatre history, and the roles of theatre practitioners.

Online Resources

https://www.nationalartsstandards.org/sites/default/files/NCCAS%20GLOSSARY%20for%20Theatre%20Standards%201%20column.pdf opens in a new window

This site is a glossary of theatre terms on the National Core Arts: Theatre STANDARDS web site.

https://qcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=113204&p=736316 opens in a new window

This site provides links to online sources of information about theatre.

https://artsintegration.com/?s=theatre opens in a new window

This site provides resources and lesson plans for theatre learning and includes links to additional theatre information resources.

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/collections/collections/theater/ opens in a new window

This site provides resources on understanding and teaching a range of theatre-related topics.

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