Elgin High School LibGuides: Theater

A Snapshot of Set and Theater Design of the 20th Century

A brave new world of theater design

History of Theater Design

A list of websites and subject headings that help with searching about scenic designs.

Technical Theater Production

The job of a set designer

Video entitled Working in the Theater: Set Design

READ, RENDER, REALIZE
A step-by-step guide to set design

Set design information

A blog about George Ledo's notes on 35-plus years of set design and technical theatre experiences

The American Society for Theatre Research is pleased to offer these resources collected from around the internet to assist you in your work.

50 YouTube videos to give you more information about theater.

Take a peek behind the red curtain and discover the artistry and history behind the world of theater. Explore the playwriting process first-hand, learn about the cultural impact of performance, and read and perform some of the most influential works of the 20th century.

A list of professional theater organizations in the United States and UK.

How to research theater and theater history

Public Domain Books

Royalty Free Plays

Links to plays in the public domain

Search results for search term "play". These works are in the public domain.

Theatre Research Guide: Sources for Public Domain Works

Assorted articles that make reference to costume design for theater.

Costume design information

Historical accuracy in costume design: experiences and perceptions of Broadway costume designers

The Motley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design is a valuable source of documentation on the history of theatre and is housed in The Rare Book and Manuscript Library. It is a rare collection of original materials on the theatre comprising over 5000 items from more than 150 productions in England and the United States.

A list of websites about costume design.

Use the right column of this libguide to lead you to websites that will be helpful for your research.

Reflecting Historical Periods in Stage Costume