International Dictionary of TheatreThis 3-volume encyclopedia is an excellent source for biographical articles about major figures in the history of the theatre. The informative articles are supplemented by complete lists of the person's roles, productions, and publications, as well as lengthy bibliographies of the important primary and secondary sources to turn to for further research. Volume 2 is devoted to playwrights, while Volume 3 contains articles about actors, directors, and designers. (Volume 1 contains articles about individual plays.)