Welcome to the Performing Arts, Theater, and Dance Books Page. Books, biographies, historical documents, and other materials on this page dedicated to the world of performing arts, theater, and dance. Many of our resources on these topics are freely accessible for download.
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Performing Arts Books PDF – Various Topics
Topics Sections – We have sections dedicated to books on theater history, acting techniques, stagecraft, dance traditions, ballet, choreography, and biographies of prominent performers and directors. Clicking on any topic will take you to dozens or even hundreds of free online books on that topic at Internet Archive (archive.org).
Performing Arts Books PDF – Various Topics
Acting Books PDF – Best Books for Actors
Acting Books PDF
Acting – Handbooks, Manuals, etc.
Motion Picture Actors and Actresses
Dance Books PDF – Various Styles
Theater Books PDF – Musicals Books PDF
Theater and Musicals Books PDF
American Drama 20th Century – History and Criticism
Performing arts – Study and teaching
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 – Stage history
Theater – Production and direction
Theaters – Stage setting and scenery
Audiobooks on Performing Arts Free Download
Audiobooks at Librivox – These audiobooks were recorded by volunteer readers from books in the public domain (usually pre-1930). You can listen online, or download MP3 or MP4 files to your device.
Audiobooks on Performing Arts for Free Download
Open Access – Performing Arts Books PDF Free Download
Open Access – Discover freely accessible books and resources on performing arts, including historical studies, instructional materials, biographies, and critical essays. These materials include both introductory and advanced texts from a variety of sources. All Open Access items are free to read online, and most are available for download. They were usually published in the 21st century.
Open Access – Performing Arts Books PDF Free Download
Performing Arts Books at OASIS
Performing Arts Books and Learning Materials at OER Commons
Textbooks, Curriculum Materials, Books on Dance at MERLOT
Textbooks, Presentations, Learning Materials on Theater at MERLOT
Performing Arts Books at OAPEN
Books on Acting Techniques at OAPEN
Books on Theatre Studies at OAPEN
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