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Theatre

Your guide for resources in theater

General Encyclopedic Databases

Tips for using online reference collections:

  1. Identify your main topic and keywords.
  2. Try synonyms and different combinations of words. Experiment with broad and narrow (specific) terms.
  3. Search in Gale eBooks or Credo Reference for quick facts and general overviews of your topic. 
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Theater Credo Topic Pages

Credo Reference Topic Pages summarize information related to a topic on a single page and include search results from other selected library eResources.

Suggested Keywords

  • Musical Theater
  • Stage direction
  • Stage setting and scenery
  • Lighting
     

Online Theater Reference Books

Theater Reference Books in Print

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Departmental Information

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The Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communications

Theater is part of the Performing, Visual Arts and Communications Department, which is located in Washington, Rm 13.

Department Phone: (845) 431-8610

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