Library Research Guide for Theater
This guide is designed as a starting point for research in Theater by highlighting key resources, databases, and strategies in the discipline.
Theater Key Resources
The library subscribes to hundreds of databases. The list below is a selection of discipline-focused or related databases to serve as a starting point. See the full A-Z list of databases for additional options.
Article Databases:
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International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance This link opens in a new window
Full text of journal articles on all aspects of theater and performance, plus indexing for books, book articles and dissertation abstracts.
Streaming Performances & Playtext:
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Drama Online This link opens in a new windowA digital library of plays (playtext, audio, video) from Aeschylus to the present day. Also includes critical analysis, contextual information, and reference information. Includes a particular focus on performances by L.A. Theater Works, National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, and The Globe.