Theatre History

This guide provides an overview of library resources and services that support the study of theatre history and criticism. Navigate the tabs on the left for help:

• Search strategies for researching contemporary or historical theatre
• Resources for critical and contextual research of a time period, playwright, or narrative
• Locating criticism and reviews of performances and texts
• Finding plays in print or online
• Finding video of theatre performances (streaming or on physical media)

Spaces

• Need a space to study, work on a monologue, rehearse with friends, or collaboratively (re)view a performance? Find a space.
• Want to exhibit or perform in the library? Contact Christia Thomason.

Collections

• Need a book or film that we don't have? We'll do our best to get it for you through Interlibrary Loan.
• Have ideas for titles/areas of study that would benefit our permanent collection? Request a purchase.

Research

Your Library Liaison is here to help you with research, to assist with locating or acquiring books/plays/other resources, and help you integrate the library into your projects, classroom, production, or exhibition.

Feel free to call, email, or stop by with questions!

• Need in-depth help? Schedule a research consultation.
• Need curriculum integration? Schedule classroom instruction.

Have a question about collections, the library, or your research? Reach out to our school liaisons:

• Design & Production, High School, and Liberal Arts: Midoria Linster, linsterm@uncsa.edu
• Design & Production and Filmmaking: Christia Thomason, thomasonc@uncsa.edu
• Music, Drama, and Dance: Christopher Bruhn, bruhnc@uncsa.edu