A network of archivists, dramaturgs, and scholars dedicated to preserving the legacy of the American theatre. ATAP supports theatre makers in archiving records of their work for the benefit of artists, scholars, patrons, and the public.
The Wing invests in brave work, supports creative growth, and celebrates excellence to bring inclusive stories to our national culture through theater. Provides grants and scholarships, connects talent at all stages with educational and professional opportunities, and creates content that illuminates and preserves theater.
The National Trade Association for the Broadway Theatre Industry. The Broadway League's 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry.
Authoritative, multilingual descriptions of digital images, texts, video clips, sound recordings, and complex media objects related to the performing arts around the world, plus information about related pieces, productions, performers, and creators. Approximately 4,500 objects are currently available.
Provides a comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway, including all "title page" information about each production. IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway.
"Since 1970, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) has preserved live theatrical productions and documented the creative contributions of distinguished artists and legendary figures of the theatre." (Description from the website).
Search for monologues or scenes from movies, plays, television and books according to gender, source material, type, main action/emotions explored, period, genre or specific keyword for your audition or acting class.
Explore historical and contemporary fashion and how it influences our clothing, footwear, accessories and style. Discover sketches, designs and garments as well as catwalk photographs, catalogues and videos.
The Textile Museum expands public knowledge and appreciation—locally, nationally, and internationally—of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles. Site also features helpful resource information regarding general textile care, preservation, and storage.
Growing collection of actual plots, focus charts, cue sheets from real shows. Emphasis is placed on historical productions and designers who have made important contributions to the field.
Provides a comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway, including all "title page" information about each production. IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway.
Offers access to an extensive list of titles, including many of the most significant American plays of the past half-century. Searchable by number and gender distribution of cast members.
Free articles offer practical tips about how to get started as a playwright, playwriting 101, and advice from those in the theater industry.
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