Research Guides: THTR 170: Playwriting (Thorstenson): Articles and More

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Articles and More

FINDING ARTICLES, INTERVIEWS, AND MORE

The following online databases are excellent sources for finding critical articles, interviews, production histories, reviews of specific performances, and other information about playwrights and their works.

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text This link opens in a new window
This database is the best one to use to find articles published in journals and books, as well as whole books and other publications, on all aspects of theatre, dance, and other performing arts. The emphasis in this index is on theatrical production issues and individual productions, performers, directors, designers, etc.
Gale Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Containing the full text online of criticism, articles from reference books, and reviews of authors and their works, this is a helpful database to get started on your research. Type the title of the play in the "Name of Work" search box, then the author's name with the surname first (for example -- Wilson, August) in the "Person - By or About" search box.