Technical Theater : General Drama and Technical Theater Web Sites

Mainly practical information aimed at actors trying to get work.

The online home of American Theatre magazine. It contains every article published in the magazine, with the exception of the complete play scripts. With content updated daily, AmericanTheatre.org delivers up-to-the minute news, in-depth features, stunning visuals, exclusive podcasts and videos, and artists’ commentary and opinions across technological platforms.

Covers non-traditional theater and theater as a social resource, including Improv, Drama Therapy, Sociodrama, Theatre of the Oppressed, and more.

From Public Broadcasting Service. History and biographies, plus the "Resources" section has a good list of other websites.

Links to many specialized web sites related to theater costumes.

Links to many specialized web sites related to theater costumes.

Huge list of links relating to theatrical costumes. Divided into categories such as historical, science fiction, armor, etc.

The free online guide to modern playwrights and theatre plays which have been written, adapted or translated, into English since the production of Look Back in Anger in 1956. doollee.com contains information on 44,319 Playwrights and 149,568 of their Plays.

International collection of images, video and text on specific plays, people and various aspects of play production.

Information on the shows currently on Broadway, casts, crew, writers, producers, etc.

History of musicals on stage, screen and TV. Special sections on notable figures in musicals history.

Reviews published in the Times, mainly back to the mid-nineties, but some go as far back as 1905. For tips on searching the NYT Theater Reviews click on the blue ¡ symbol.

The foremost collection of drama-related web sites. Scroll down the screen to see lists of specific topics. The host site of Theatre-Central is Playbill, which covers the current theater scene and is updated daily.

The "Area Studies" section is probably the most useful. It is divided into six time periods. There are also many related areas for theater studies. Maintained by a retired University of Washington drama professor.

Links to sources on many aspects of staging, including props, special effects, sound, wardrobe, etc. Also has extensive glossary of stage terminology. From the University of Exeter Drama Department (in Britain).

From the Royal National Theatre in Britain. Information on specific productions, on acting, different jobs with the National Theater, etc.

The United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT) connects performing arts design and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators, and students.