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This book presents over 900 biographical sketches of these scenic designers active on Broadway between the 1915-16 and 1989-90 seasons, each sketch ending with Broadway credits. Winners of the major awards for scenic design are listed in appendixes, a selective bibliography is included, and an index provides access to the designers from the play titles. An introduction traces the development of the profession on Broadway, and reproductions of fifteen designer renderings span the period of coverage. ... Read more

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Often referred to as the "actor's actor," Spencer Tracy began his career on the stage. He went on to star in a number of commercially and critically successful films, won back-to-back Academy Awards in 1937 and 1938, and entered into a personal and professional relationship with Katharine Hepburn that was to last through his final film. This book provides detailed information on Tracy's many performances in film, radio, television, and drama, along with a biography. ... Read more

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The Dance Handbook
Allen Robertson and Donald Hutera have created a reference book that is easy to use and succinct in its entries. The thumbnail biographies and company histories are concise and to the point and give a credible account of both classical ballet and modern dance.

As a dance critic I have used this book countless times over the years to insure accurate references to works from the past. If you are a balletomane, or just interested in the history of the art of dance, this book is an absolute must. ... Read more

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This new book contains the most comprehensive bibliography of Ethel Merman's work and materials written on this great American entertainer. She dominated the American musical stage as no other performer has, yet she appeared in only fifteen Broadway productions between 1930 and 1970. The book details the 55-year career encompassing cabaret, vaudeville, recordings, radio, televisions, films and the concert stage. The book is divided into the following categories: biographical essay, chronology, filmography, stage appearances, radio and television appearances, discography, bibliography, and subject index. ... Read more

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A Great Resource--in Reference Style
Ethel Merman:A Bio-Bibliography is an excellent resource for the acquainted fan--one whose is familiar with all of Ethel's works and her personal style.However, it is NOT a book for beginners.It iswritten primarily in reference style (i.e., B01, B02, D32, etc.).The bookis an excellent source of information, but it is in no way any form ofpleasure reading.Those interested in purchasing this book should besure they do not wish to view any pictures of Merman (there is only one),nor do they wish to read more than three pages of prose.However,the book is nonetheless a substantial REFERENCE resource.I would behappy to correspond further with any interested parties atjbradleyrogers@hotmail.com ... Read more

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Covering both the Single GCSE and the Double Award, GCSE Performing Arts includes a range of performance styles that will inspire students and ensure they develop the necessary skills to succeed. ... Read more

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Packed with activities and descriptions, this text covers a range of careers that should inspire those people interested in the theatre, dance and music. Careers covered range from roles as actor and dancer to less obvious choices such as vocal coach, theatre technician and arts administrator. ... Read more

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This reference summarizes and overviews the life and career of Katharine Cornell, one of the foremost actresses of the American stage from 1920 to 1960. The book begins with a biography that briefly discusses Cornell's life and achievements. A chronology then outlines the most significant events in her career. The chapters that follow provide detailed information on her stage appearances and radio, film, and television work. The credits, casts, synopses, brief histories, commentaries, and selected critical reviews are included for each of the plays in which she appeared. An extensive bibliography of books, journals, newspaper articles, and reviews provides a list of additional information about Cornell's life and career. Appendices list her awards and honors, the plays and films in which she declined to appear, and works authored by her. ... Read more

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Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle had an interesting and varied career as a vaudeville monologist, musical comedy star, and silent film comedian, writer, director, and producer. He was also the subject of scandal, having been accused of rape and murder. Though he was never indicted on these charges and was acquitted of manslaughter, his case is still mentioned today. This book draws upon extensive research to provide an objective account of Arbuckle's life and career. ... Read more

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Edwin Booth was the foremost Shakespearean actor in 19th century America. This scholarly bibliography of over 1000 annotated entries includes substantive writings about Booth in books, journals, and dissertations covering 130 years, as well as ephemeral and specialized references to him, manuscript materials in sixty-four repositories, and a section on Booth's own writings. A biographical sketch analyzes Booth's career accompanied by a chronology of major events, a genealogical chart, and illustrations. All sections are fully indexed. ... Read more

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This is my favorite book!
The purpose of this book is to provide an extensive -- practically exhaustive -- bibliography of the materials that exist on Edwin Booth, celebrated tragedian.This enormous project is accomplished flawlessly by Oggel, whose annotations are concise, witty, and accurate.It will save the years of your life it would take to simply discover the existence of the materials it lists.To the researcher of Edwin Booth, it reads like the most thrilling book.

It also includes, in the beginning, a short biography of Edwin.This is brief but gracefully encompasses all of the most significant aspects of his life.This is especially needed since the last serious biography of Edwin Booth was written in the 1950's by an incompetant, gossipy author.

Oggel has done a great service to all researchers of Edwin Booth.Thank you, Oggel!

--Kara Sowles & Suzanne Davies ... Read more

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Shakespearean productions continue to flourish today, with considerable activity at Stratford-upon-Avon in England. This book supplies basic information on Shakespearean and non-Shakespearean plays at Stratford-upon-Avon from 1979 to 1993, and makes accessible information on all productions during these years by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Entries are arranged alphabetically by play, with each entry providing detailed cast and production information. ... Read more

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This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Performing Arts Venues in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

Industry Definition

This industry includes companies that operate performing arts venues across Australia.

Report Contents

The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry.

The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate.

The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.

The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Demand Determinants, Major Markets, International Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated with this industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Demand Determinants section provides an analysis of the determinants behind the level of demand for the industry's products. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The International Trade section provides a discussion of the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.

The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry.It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks, Basis of Competition, Barriers to Entry and Industry Globalization. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry.The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry.The Basis of Competition section is a discussion of the factors that can give a company in this industry a competitive edge. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry. The Industry Globalization section provides an indication to which the industry is affected by global operations and trends.

The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.

The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index, Investment Requirements, Technology & Systems, Industry Volatility, Regulation & Policy, Industry Assistance and Taxation Issues. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry.The Technology & Systems section discusses the key technologies used by the industry.The Industry Volatility section looks at the level of in the industry and the factors behind this volatility. The Regulation & Policy section looks in to the regulatory measures the industry is subject to and the corresponding compliance burden faced by operators in the industry. The Industry Assistance section discusses the level of assistance the industry receives from Government. The Taxation Issues gives a comparison between the level of tax burden on this industry compared to other industries and discusses industry-specific taxation measures placed upon it.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry value added (or gross product), establishments, enterprises, employment, exports, imports, wages, domestic demand and any relevant industry-specific data where appropriate. There is also a Historical Performance section that discusses the key past events that have determined industry performance. ... Read more

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This first-ever book on actor Richard Widmark focuses on the life of the durable leading man whose career has spanned four decades. Respecting his subject's reputation for privacy, Holston directs his study toward the professional events in Widmark's life, providing complete credits for work in radio, on stage, on film, and in television. Also included are a biographical sketch, a listing of works available on video, a chronology, and an annotated bibliography of works about Widmark. ... Read more

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"Making movies is like ditch digging...there's no glamour."
Richard Widmark is today best remembered by movie fans for his unforgettable performances in film noir classics like "Kiss of Death," "The Street with No Name," "Road House," "Night and the City," "Panic in the Streets," "No Way Out," "Don't Bother to Knock," and "Pickup on South Street." This is the only book that focuses on his life and long career in movies, television, radio, and Broadway. However, it mainly provides his fans with a lengthy list of his many credits. The biography part of the book is dissapointingly brief and sheds little light on this brilliant and underated actor.

In this book there's a chronology of his life and career, a 15 page biographical sketch of Widmark, lists of his stage, radio, and television credits, and a long, detailed filmography which includes complete cast and crew info, a plot synopsis, a contemporary review, and a brief comment by the author for each of his films. There are also 12 photos of Widmark, starting with a chilling publicity still for 1947's "Kiss of Death" and ending with a photo from 1972's "When the Legends Die." There's also an annotated bibliography at the end for those wanting to do furthur research on Widmark. This book is far from perfect, but for Richard Widmark fans it is highly recommended for reference, if nothing else.

Richard WidmarkA Bio-Bibliography by Kim Holston
No Surprises Here From Kim Holston

Richard Widmark has kept a low profile throughout his career and has kept a real lock on the details of his private life. Beyond what were most likely contractual obligations for publicity in his early film career, and some thoughtful writing that he himself has done on the nature of actors, acting and films, he has not shared much more of himself with the public. A quick scan of his current interviews available on the Internet runs true to form: he is described as affable, warm, courteous and modest. All these traits are doubtless applicable, and all are doubtless employed by this masterful actor to create an implacable public persona that is as bland as a glass of milk.

Someone should have told Kim Holston that since he styled his work a "bio"-bibliography, he had some responsibility to flesh out the biography aspect. He has certainly done exhaustive work documenting Mr. Widmark's career, from his earliest days in radio to just prior to the release of Cold Sassy Tree in 1989, and he has added just enough chatter from early publications to pique the reader's interest in Widmark the man, but then he leaves the reader cold by going on to the next paragraph of dry statistics.

Mr. Widmark reportedly enjoyed a long and happy marriage with his first wife and the details of that relationship and the like is precisely the sort of information that should remain private; however, he also had a reputation for a temper on the set, was occasionally impatient with other performers, under some circumstances had a low opinion of actresses, was very vocal in the expression of his liberal politics, and had a certain degree of intellectual snobbery. Plus, for anyone who cares to check, he was a pretty good businessman as well (not cutthroat, but he certainly made money, and in fields far more diverse than just films). None of these aspects of his life were conducted in secret; they were very much a part of his career. None of these qualities are particularly prurient; added to his known traits of a loving family man, loyal friend, fine artist, quiet philanthropist, and dedicated environmentalist they would portray Richard Widmark as a total human being, rather than the myth that is starting to take shape.(Read some of Widmark's recent interviews, particularly those done around the time of the retrospective of his films at the Walter Reade Theater. Normal sturdy upright entertainment reporters dissolve into gushers and goo when they interview him.)

In selecting the material for his book, Mr. Holston chose what I am sure he perceived as the high road; he did not delve far below Mr. Widmark's surface; or he did not delve and tell. As I said, he lifts a few quotes from publications of the 1940s and 1950s and occasionally he lets Richard Widmark speak for himself, but mostly the book misses some great opportunities to figure out who Richard Widmark is.

The possibility for questions is endless (although Mr. Widmark's direct cooperation would have been debatable):

What did he see and hear on his trip to Nazi Germany? What did he think of Hitler? Where are those movies? (Robert Osborne isn't the only one who wants to know!)

What was it like being 4-F during World War II, aside from the obvious advantage of available roles?

What was it like working with George Abbott?

How did Widmark feel, given his only brother had been a prisoner of war during World War II and had been irreparably damaged by his physical wounds, when he was asked to do a movie like The Halls of Montezuma? Given what had to be an emotional connection to his brother's circumstances, how did Widmark feel when his own image from that film showed up on, I believe it was a V-8 ad, at the time (maybe it was a Van Huesen shirt ad, but I think it was V-8)? How did it feel to profit from that, overall? All in a day's work, incongruous, utterly ridiculous, it was just part of the contract, people didn't think like that then, none of the above? Would he feel differently now?

What were the repercussions of befriending Sidney Poitier?

What does he think of child actors?

What were things like on the set of The Alamo? That was a long, dry, dusty shoot and John Wayne was pushed to the point of bankruptcy and exhaustion by the film. Given the situation and their strongly divergent points of view on other matters, something interesting MUST have happened.

What about the whole Alan Smithee/Don Siegel thing on Death a Gunfighter? Richard Widmark was smack dab in the middle of that, but never a blip is heard. That could have been a book in itself, but not if Kim Holston was left to write it.

Going on is not necessary; you get my point. This book reveals nothing about what makes Mr. Widmark tick. Mr. Holston's book is a wealth of statistics, truncated quotes and missed opportunities. I don't doubt that Mr. Widmark was pleased with the results here; the image presented by this book is the carefully guarded public image he has cultivated himself. Mr. Holston, regardless of how many copies of this book he does not sell, I am sure is happy to be considered the closest thing to a biographer Mr. Widmark has.

Sexy, with an acting technique so seamless it is all but invisible, a riveting screen presence, and a voice to die for still at age 87, Richard Widmark, man and career, deserves far better than this book, even though I am sure he would disagree with me, modestly.

Richard Widmark at his best!
This is one of the most informant books I have read about Richard Widmark. I think that any big fan of Widmark should read. This is a great book about Widmark without dulging into his personal life. This is a must read! ... Read more

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This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Performing Arts Venues in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.

The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).

This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.

Industry Definition

This industry includes companies that operate performing arts venues across Australia.

Report Contents

Risk Overview

The Risk Overview chapter includes sections on Industry Definition and Activities, Industry Risk Score and Risk Rating Analysis.The Industry Definition and Activities section provides a detailed definition of the activities carried out by operators in this industry as defined in NAICS.A list of the primary activities of the industry is also included. The Industry Risk Score section provides the Overall Industry Risk Score as well as the Risk Scores for each of the three types of risk covered that combine to form the Overall Industry Risk Score. These three types of risk are Structural Risk, Growth Risk and External Sensitivity Risk. The Risk Rating Analysis section discusses the underlying factors contributing to the Overall Industry Risk Score.

Structural Risk

The Structural Risk chapter looks at risk arising from within the industry itself and provides a detailed discussion of the industrys level of exposure to seven key indicators.These key indicators are Barriers to Entry, Competition, Industry Exports, Industry Imports, Level of Assistance, Life Cycle Stage and Volatility of Industry.The Overall Structural Risk Score is a weighted aggregation of these seven key indicators.Each of the key indicators is discussed in detail in this section.

Growth Risk

The Growth Risk chapter looks at risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry. The Overall Growth Risk Score is determined by amalgamating the scores for Recent Industry Growth and Forecast Industry Growth. Detailed analysis is provided discussing the reasons for the growth scores of both.

Sensitivity Risk

The Sensitivity Risk chapter looks at risks arising from forces (sensitivities) external to the industry. The Overall External Sensitivity Risk Score is determined by identifying the most significant (up to 6) external factors and weighting them to represent how significant each sensitivity is to the performance of the industry.Examples of External Sensitivities are Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Government Regulations. There is also a detailed analysis of the affect each of the sensitivities has on the industry, including charts and data tables where appropriate.

Industry Risk and Industry Risk Scoring Methodology

This chapter provides an overview of how IBISWorld defines Industry Risk and discusses the methodology used to arrive at an Industry Risk Score.There is also a table that provides a definition of the seven levels of Industry Risk.

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One of the most significant contributors to the early years of the motion picture industry, Harold Lloyd was also a shrewd businessman and became the wealthiest man in Hollywood at the peak of his career. This book overviews Lloyd's life and achievements and provides detailed information on his work in film, radio, and television. The film chapter describes all of Lloyd's feature films, shorts, cameo roles, and newsreels. ... Read more