Key Journals about Theatre Topics
The following selected periodicals are devoted exclusively to theatre topics. Please note, however, that many other periodicals not listed here will contain articles about some aspect of theatre studies; thus, the need to consult a periodical database or index. Current print issues of periodicals to which the Libraries subscribe are arranged by title on the third floor; print back issues are shelved in the general collection by call number, while microform back issues are arranged by call number on the third floor.
American Theatre
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American Theatre: The Monthly Forum for News, Features and OpinionCall Number: General Collection PN 2000 .A52 (1987+ print) (1995+ online)Gives a good overview of trends and happenings in the non-profit American theatre.
- Journal website (2000+)
Live Design Magazine and preceding titles
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Live Design (1997-2013)Call Number: General Collection PN 2091.E4 L54 (2005-June 2008 print; Jan 2009-2011 microfiche)"creative and technical journal for live entertainment professionals in lighting, staging, and projection. Each issue provides designers, programmers, and technicians with tips and trends, news and reviews of the latest gear, reports from the field, and industry viewpoint and commentary."
- publisher website includes enewsletters for Live Design Wire, GearWire, and EventWire and site archive 1997+
Live Design was formed by the merger of several publications. The preceding titles are also listed below.
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Entertainment Design (1999-2005)Call Number: Microfiche PN 2000.T48
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TCI: Theatre Crafts InternationalCall Number: UCF Main Library Periodicals -- PN2000.T48- Online Business Insights version (indexing 1980-1992, full-text 1993-1998)
- Online EBSCOhost Art Source version (indexing 1989-1998, full-text 1997-1998)
v.1-25 (1967-1991) MICROFILM
v.26:1-7 (Jan.-July 1992) MISSING
v.26-32 (Aug/Sept 1992-Dec. 1998) MICROFICHE -
Theatre craftsCall Number: UCF Main Library Periodicals -- PN2000.T48v.19(1985)-v.25(1995) BOUND
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Lighting dimensionsCall Number: UCF Main Library Periodicals -- PN2091.E4L54v.11(1987)-v.16(1992),v.22(1998)-v.29(2005:Nov.) BOUND
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New Theatre Quarterly: NTQ
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New Theatre Quarterly: NTQ (1997+)Call Number: UCF Main Library Periodicals -- PN2001.T435 - v.5(1989)-v.12(1996) BOUND; v.3(1987)-v.4(1988) MICROFILMUsually contains eight to ten scholarly articles covering issues of modern performance and dramaturgy Includes book reviews.
PAJ: Performing Arts Journal
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PAJ: A Journal of Performance & Art (vol. 18, 1996+)Covers contemporary international performance: theatre, dance, and performance art. Often contains performance reviews and, occasionally, book reviews.
Playbill Online
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Playbill OnlineThe magazine of the New York commercial theatre scene, although there is some non-New York coverage. Has links to news, tickets/listings, cast calls, features, and "celebrity buzz."
TDR: The Drama Review
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TDR: The Drama Review (vol. 43, 1999+)A serious journal devoted to performance. Most issues contain 10 to 20 articles organized around a central theme. Extensive performance reviews and descriptions of contemporary and avant-garde performances, frequently with photographs.
Theatre Journal
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Theatre Journal (vol. 48, 1996+)Features refereed social and historical studies, production reviews, and theoretical inquiries that analyze dramatic texts and production. Includes book reviews.
Theatre Research in Canada
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Theatre Research in Canada/Recherches théâtrales au Canada (TRIC/RTAC) (1980+)"Theatre Research in Canada/Recherches théâtrales au Canada (TRIC/RTAC) is Canada’s only peer-reviewed journal with an explicit focus on Canadian and québécois theatre in both official languages."
Theatre Research International
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Theatre Research International (2001+)Call Number: UCF Main Library Periodicals -- PN2001.T436 - v.1(1975/1976)-v.25(2000)Publishes articles on the dramaturgy of a particular country and technical and historical studies of plays and performances. Extensive book reviews.
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Theatre Research InternationalIndex coverage: 1989+
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Theatre research. Recherches théâtralesCall Number: UCF Main Library Periodicals -- PN2000.A1T5 - v.1(1958/1959)-v.14(1974)
Theatre Survey
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Theatre Survey (2001+)"Theatre Survey is chartered by the American Society for Theatre Research as a theatre history journal. Its theatrical and historical orientations are broadly conceived. Performance-centered and historiographic studies from all points across the historical, cultural, and methodological spectra are welcome."
Theatre Topics
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Theatre Topics (1991+)Contains articles dealing with dramaturgy, performance and theatre pedagogy. The target audience is the theatre practitioner; consequently, the articles are practical in scope rather than historical or analytical.
Variety
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Variety (1993+)Call Number: UCF Main Library Microfilm - 3rd Floor -- PN2000.V3 (1964-2012)Contains extensive information on the entertainment business, especially film, television, and theatre. Many reviews of theatre, film, and television.
- Gale Cengage Academic ASAP provides indexing 1977+; full-text 1997+
- EBSCOhost Business Abstracts provides selective indexing 1995+; full-text 1998+
- LexisNexis Academic provides selective full-text 1993+
Other journals
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Arab StagesArab Stages is devoted to broadening international awareness and understanding of the theatre and performance cultures of the Arab-Islamic world and of its diaspora.