Homework Links: Arts

Arts - General

ArtisanCam - A collection of videos showing artists at work and explaining their techniques, plus a student Activity Zone with games and fun activities designed to encourage students to create their own art. Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, weaving, jewellry-making and more. (Cumbria and Lancashire Education Online, UK)

Artopia - A fun interactive site for exploring the styles, principles and processes of visual and performing arts, including Dance, Media Arts, Music, Painting, Sculpture, and Theater. For middle school students. (South Carolina Educational Television Commission)

ArtsEdge - Articles, journals, interviews, multimedia presentations, and other materials for exploring and learning about the arts; designed for students and teachers, K-12. (Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

Black Culture - The 'Arts' section of this web guide includes selected links to sites about black art & artists, dance, film, literature, music, and theater. Last updated in 2007. (University of North Carolina)

The Envelope - A comprehensive listing of the nominees and winners of film, music, television and theater awards. Browse by category or name of award. (Los Angeles Times)

Fine Arts Web Resources - This college-level site has links to websites on art, community/regional planning, architecture, photography, design, and costume; no longer includes dance resources. (University of British Columbia)

Harlem Renaissance - Explores the creative and intellectual voices of artists, musicians, actors, writers, and activists who flourished during the cultural flowering of Harlem between 1917 and 1935. Includes primary sources to read, listen to, and watch (Kennedy Center). See Harlem Renaissance links new for more good websites on this topic (University of North Carolina).

Internet Performing Arts Resources - An extensive directory of performing arts websites covering arts administration, awards, dance, film, music, recorded sound, TV and radio, and theatre. (New York Public Library). See also Internet Resources for Music, Theater and Dance (Library of Congress).

Music, Theater, & Dance Exhibits - Explore the diversity of American performing arts by selecting a topic from the 'Special Presentations' section. Includes such varied online exhibits as Patriotic Melodies, Dolly Parton and the Roots of Country Music, the Katherine Dunham Dance Collection, and Sousa's Transit of Venus March. See also Performing Arts Webcasts . (Library of Congress)

Architecture

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Arts - General

Architect Studio 3D - 'On this Web site, you can design a house, walk through it in 3D, and then share it with the world. You can also learn more about architecture, past and present, and explore Frank Lloyd Wright's life and work.' (Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust)

Archive of American Architecture - Nearly 1,500 images of American houses, churches, and commercial / institutional / industrial buildings, from the 17th century to the 20th. Includes some background material. (Boston College)

Archive of European Architecture - A collection of images of European houses, churches and other structures, from prehistoric times to the 20th century. (Boston College)

Cities & Buildings - A large database of excellent photographs of buildings from around the world, searchable by keyword and/or country. There are multiple views of each building, interiors and exteriors. When your search results appear, click on a thumbnail for a larger picture along with basic facts about the building including site, architect, date of contruction, etc. (University of Washington)

Art (Painting & Sculpture)

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Arts - General

America's Art - A searchable collection of paintings by American artists, with links to brief biographies and other works by the artist. You can search for specific artists or artworks, or browse by artist, artwork type or subject (Smithsonian). See also Timeline of American Art [UPDATED LINK!] (Phillips Collection) for essays and images on individual paintings, arranged year-by-year; Collection of American Art (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) for essays and images on different aspects of art in American culture in different historical periods; and Ask Art, described below.

Artchive - Search by artist's name for biographical info, pictures of works, lists of books about the artist. Also search by style (e.g., Fauvism, Impressionism) for essays, booklists, and links to artists who painted in that style. (Personal / commercial site: Mark Harden; many ads & pop-ups)

Artcyclopedia - Links to online pictures of famous art works. Searchable by artist's name, title, or other keyword. (Commercial site)

Art Detective - Set up like an old mystery movie, this fun interactive site allows you to step into Art Detective A. Pintura's shoes and try to solve the Case of Grandpa's Painting. (Eduweb)

Art Edventures: A Lifetime of Color - Online art lessons, tools, glossary, art history timeline and brief artist biographies, plus interactive art games such as 'Leonardo's Workshop', 'From Cave Art to Your Art', and 'Go West, Young Artist'. For elementary and middle school students. (Eduweb / Sanford Company; commercial site)

Art Explorer - Covers Impressionist and Postimpressionist works. Each picture is enlargeable, and includes a link to a brief biography of the artist; some also provide a written analysis of the work, and/or additional resources. Search by keyword, artist, or use advanced search feature for more options. Includes video clips, activities, and online games. Grades 5 - 12. (Art Institute of Chicago)

Art History Resources on the Web - A huge, well-organized directory of websites covering all periods of art (prehistoric to contemporary) from all areas of the world. (Sweet Briar College)

Art History Timeline - From 20,000 B.C. to the present, with special topics and links to additional information. Covers all regions of the world (Metropolitan Museum).

Art Junction (Formerly Art Room) - Resources and suggestions for art projects and creative exploration. Elementary and middle school. (University of Florida)

Art Learning Resources for Kids & Teens [UPDATED LINK!] - Art activities, vocabulary, how-tos, recommended books & links, and other resources for learning about art, from the Whitney Museum. See Explore & Learn interactive for more learning resources and fun online activities from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Art Questions & Controversies - Explores a variety of controversial questions about art, such as 'Can art change the world?' 'What is art and why does it matter?' 'Do artists need training?' and 'Can art be criticized on ethical grounds?' (Yale University Art Gallery)

Art Terms Glossary new - Definitions of art terms, including art movements, styles, materials, and techniques. Most definitions provide links to related artists and images, and a drop down menu to retrieve more detailed information on the topic. (Museum of Modern Art)

Art through Time new - 'Take a trip across the world and back through the ages to experience the art of many cultures and historical periods.' This online course includes 13 half-hour video programs, a Web site with art images, accompanying text, and course guide. High school and up. FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. (Annenberg Media, THIRTEEN, & WNET.ORG)

ArtsConnectEd new - Use the Art Finder to search over 100,000 resources in the combined collections of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center, including works of art, texts, audio, video, and interactive resources. You can specify instructional method and grade level, and you can also save and customize items in the Art Collector. For teachers and students from pre-K through adult.

Ask Art - Information on thousands of American Artists, including short biographies and image galleries. Includes sections on Notable Black American Artists and Notable American Women Artists. (Commercial site)

Color Tutorial - Explains basic principles of using color in art and design. Covers the color wheel, color combinations, color & contrast, proportion & intensity, shades & tints, and more. High school and up (Personal / commercial site; by Janet Lynn Ford, a web designer). See also Science, Art & Technology, described below.

Comiclopedia - An illustrated compendium of over 7,000 comic artists from around the world (by a Dutch comics shop). See also Cartoon America, an online historical exhibit of American political illustrations, gag cartoons, comic strips, illustrations, animation, and caricature (Library of Congress).

Explore Art - A large collection of brief biographies of painters, sculptors and other artists, with enlargeable images of some of their works, plus a video gallery. You can search by keyword, browse an alphabetical list of artists, or explore by type of art / medium or theme / topic (Getty Museum).

Inside Art - 'What if you were trapped inside a painting and had to solve a mystery to get out? This site allows you to explore a painting from the inside out.' Fourth grade and up. (Eduweb)

Introduction to the Visual Arts - This online study guide provides a useful outline for the basic history and principles of the visual arts (architecture, painting, and sculpture), with links to relevant illustrations and definitions of terms. Twenty chapters, one covering each topic. (By Ralph Larmann, Associate Professor of Art, University of Evansville)

Latino Voices in American Art - 'Goes behind the scenes and uses photographs, videos, and other resources to reveal the artists and their works. Explore each section to learn how they express universal cultural experiences.' (Smithsonian)

Mind of Leonardo - Examines the work of Leonardo Da Vinci (Institute and Museum of the History of Science). See also Leonardo (BBC) and Universal Leonardo (University of the Arts, London).

Renaissance Connection - Learn about Renaissance art and history with an interactive Art Explorer, study the everyday life of Renaissance artists, or play a game that will show you what it was like to be a patron of the arts during the Renaissance. For middle school students. (Allentown Art Museum)

Science, Art & Technology new - Explores the areas where art and science overlap, covering topics such as perception, art conservation, and the chemistry & physics of light & color. Includes text, images, and video clips. High school and up. (Art Institute of Chicago)

Surrounded by Beauty: Arts of Native America - There is no equivalent in the many Native American languages for the word art, yet Native Americans create everyday objects of extraordinary beauty. This website presents zoomable images of Native American objects with explanatory text. (Minneapolis Institute of Arts)

Voices from the Gaps - Biographical, critical and bibliographical information about women writers and artists of color. (University of Minnesota)

Web Gallery of Art - 'A virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1100-1800), currently containing over 12,400 reproductions. Commentaries on pictures, biographies of artists are available.' (Personal site: Emil Kren and Daniel Marx)

WebMuseum - Browse the alphabetical artist name index for biographical information and pictures of works, or browse by time period / place/style. (Personal site: Nicolas Pioch; sponsored by iBiblio)

Women in the Arts - The National Museum of Women in the Arts is dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. You can browse the collection by century or search by artist / artwork. The museum's Clara: Database of Women Artists offers information on thousands of historic and contemporary women artists from around the world. High school and up.

Dance

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Arts - General

African Music & Dance - Dozens of links; high school and up. (Columbia University)

Ballet Dictionary video - This is not a comprehensive list of ballet terms and forms, but it defines 170 terms from the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet, with photos or videos of dancers demonstrating the movements. (American Ballet Theatre Company)

Ballerina Gallery video - Enlargeable photographs of dozens of great ballerinas, with basic facts about their careers; some pages now have videos as well. Includes a good ballet links page. (Personal site: Jörgen Wilhelmsson)

Ballet Notes - Histories, plots, and other background information on ballets and their creators. (BalletMet Company, Columbus OH)

CriticalDance Forum & Ballet-Dance Magazine - Online magazine with feature articles, interviews, & reviews, dance photos, discussion boards, and photo gallery. Focuses mostly on ballet. (Non-profit organization; site includes advertisements)

CyberDance - An extensive directory of links to dance companies, schools, college programs, summer programs, festivals, jobs, competitions, news, goods & services, and more. Covers the US, Canada, and abroad. Last updated in 2006, so expect some broken links. (Personal site: Rose Ann Willenbrink)

Dance Styles - A searchable Online Encyclopedia of World Dance, offering background and features of diverse dance styles and performers from around the world. (Non-profit organization: World Arts West)

Stepping - Stepping is rhythmic movement that uses the hands and feet as an instrument. Known best among African American fraternities and sororities, stepping draws on a long African tradition of using the body to make music. Watch the video, then create your own step re-mix. (Exploratorium Museum)

Internet Dance Resources - An extensive directory of dance-related websites covering dancer's health, education, dance styles, festivals, grants, research, online journals, and more. (New York Public Library)

World & Ethnic Dance Resources - A selection of websites devoted to folk and ethnic dance from countries around the world. Last updated in 2007, so expect some broken links. (ArtsLynx; personal site, by Richard Finkelstein, a professor of Theatre Design at James Madison University)

Film & TV

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Arts - General

American Picture Palaces - Explores the significance of grand 'movie palaces' in the U.S. during the 1910s through the 1940s, as part of 'the rise of a pervasive culture of consumerism which dramatically altered the way Americans worked, played, and thought about their relationships to other citizens.' Text and images. For high school and up.

Encyclopedia of Television - This A to Z encyclopedia includes essays on many TV shows of the past, with cast list, times and dates aired, plus bibliography and links to related subjects. Also includes biographies of many TV actors and topics such as TV violence, gender and TV, etc. Does not include every TV show. (Museum of Broadcast Communications)

Film Technique Study Guides - These guides covering the techniques of screenwriting, cinematography, film editing, art direction, and animation, were written for teachers but will be of use to film students as well (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). See also Media College Video Tutorials new (by Wavelength Media, a New Zealand multi-media production company; commercial site).

Internet Film Resources - Links to selected film-related websites covering reviews, genres, history, education, festivals, screenwriting, production, research, online journals, and more. (New York Public Library)

Kids' Vid - Step-by-step instructions and tools to help you script, shoot, edit, and show your own videos. (University of Kansas; commercial site)

Movie Review Glossary - A glossary of terms related to movie criticism and the movie industry, from A-list to zoom-out. (Commercial site)

Movie Review Query Engine - Reviews of tens of thousands of movie titles from hundreds of sources including newspapers, magazines, TV, and Internet sites, US and international. (Commercial site)

New York Times Movie Reviews - 'Browse or search 28,000 New York Times movie reviews. Included in the free review archive are all films reviewed since 1960, reviews of all Best Picture Academy Award winners, as well as The New York Times guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made.' A selection of reviews from 1913 to 1959 are also available. Browse by title, year, genre, critic, or country of origin. FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Trailers of Historically Significant Films - A large collection of trailers (video clips) from important films, from 1919 through 2004 (University of Houston Digital History)

Wide Screen Museum - A nostalgic site describing the history and technological development of wide-screen and color cinematography. Includes a history of talkies, plus printable full-color reproduction of several classic movie posters.

Music, Musicians, & Composers

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Arts - General

African Music & Dance - Dozens of links; high school and up (Columbia University). To listen to African music, go to Africa Radio new ; click on the 'Recording Info' button to learn more about the music you're listening to (Smithsonian).

American Routes - A weekly two-hour public radio program produced in New Orleans, presenting a broad range of American music and exploring their shared musical and cultural threads. Includes audio interviews with hundreds of jazz, blues, pop, gospel, and folk musicians like Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles, as well as many lesser-known artists. (University of New Orleans & PRI)

Beethoven - Extensive biography and other information on composer Ludwig van Beethoven. (Personal site: Ingrid Schwaegermann)

Blues Journey - Explores the history and style of blues music. (Kennedy Center)

Choral Timeline - 'Traces a path from some of the earliest sacred music to the choral repertoire of the present day.' Includes informative text and audio. (BBC)

Classic Motown - The history of Motown artists and their music, with a timeline (1959-1988) and more. Includes audio clips (under 'Releases' in the menu), but audio playback is buggy (commercial site: Motown Records). You can find a more reliable Motown audio player at the Museum of Musical Instruments ; select 'That Motown Sound' from the Select-A-Program dropdown menu.

Classical Music Pages - Search by musical epoch (e.g., Baroque, Romantic) for links to composers of that epoch, musical form (e.g., symphony, opera - gives entry from Grove Concise Dictionary of Music), or composer's name (gives entry from Grove Concise Dictionary of Music, plus lists of works with audio, pictures of composer, and bibliography). (By Matthew Boynick, a young orchestra conductor.)

Contemporary Composers - Short biographies of twentieth-century composers like Ellington, Ives, Barber, Glass, and many others. Search or browse by composer name. Many bios include photographs and/or links. (G. Schirmer Music Publishers)

Enjoyment of Music - 'Listen to a selection of more than 250 musical excerpts as you take the quizzes, review transitions between eras, or learn more about 80 composers' with this online tutor. Click on 'menu' on the jukebox to select a musical era. (W. W. Norton Publishers)

Essentials of Music - Overviews of different musical eras, brief biographies of composers, and a glossary of musical terms. With pictures and audio excerpts. (W. W. Norton Publishers)

From the Top - A radio show that provides information, entertainment, interaction and education for pre-college aged musicians, and encourages and celebrates the commitment of young people to music and the arts. (WGBH Radio / New England Conservatory of Music)

Haydn: Life & Works - Chronicles the life and career of composer Joseph Haydn. (Austrian National Tourist Office)

Heart & Soul: A Celebration of African American Music - Explores African American music from spirituals, blues, and jazz to rock and rap; some content is available only to paid subscribers (World Book Encyclopedia). Soulville is another site for exploring soul music and related musical styles (STAX Museum of American Soul Music).

Internet Music Resources - Links to selected music-related websites covering indexes, copyright, concert venues, sheet music, song texts, online journals, and more (New York Public Library).

Jazz for Young People - Online lessons exploring the history and artists of jazz, including the New Orleans sound, blues, big bands, Latin & Afro-Cuban jazz, improvisation and more (Jazz at Lincoln Center). See also Smithsonian Jazz Class .

Jazz Hall of Fame - Biographies, audio, photos, timeline, and other resources on dozens of jazz greats from Louis Armstrong to Lester Young. (Jazz at Lincoln Center)

Mozart Project - Extensive biography of the composer and his family; complete listing of works, essays, links, & bibliography (personal site: Steve Boerner). See also Mozart Time Table (personal site: Ingrid Schwaegermann).

Music Dictionary - An A to Z dictionary of musical terms, with audio of the correct pronunciation for each term (Virginia Tech). See also 'Listen' Glossary (Bedford/St. Martin Publishing)and Essentials of Music Glossary (W. W. Norton Publishers).

Music Theory & History Online - An extensive A to Z encyclopedia covering a wide range of topics in the history and theory of music; suitable for more advanced music students. You will have to download free software if you want to listen to the audio entries. (Dolmetsch Musical Instruments company)

Music Pronunciation Dictionary - Explains how to pronounce problematic composers' names like 'Antonín Dvořák', and musical terms such as 'Baccanale' and 'Vivace'. PDF format; no audio. (Iowa Public Radio)

Music Theory Web - Online tutorials which explain the basics of reading music, intervals, scales, chords, harmony, and musical forms, plus exercises, articles, questions, and reference. (By José Rodríguez Alvira, a professor at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico)

Naxos Classical Music Education - Includes an introduction to classical music, A-Z glossary of terms, overview of musical instruments, short to medium-long biographies of composers (also A-Z), a guide to How To Enjoy A Live Concert, and links to other music-related sites. Most audio samples are only available to subscribers. (Naxos.com)

Opera Stories - Describes the plots of dozens of well-known operas. Browsable by title or composer (Metropolitan Opera). For more about the history of opera, see Naxos A-Z of Opera; also includes libretti.

The Orchestra: A User's Manual - 'The aim of the user's manual is to provide information about the orchestra, orchestration, composition and instruments, for the benefit of anybody with an interest in the subject. Unlike conventional text-based orchestration manuals, this features movies of players explaining relevant aspects of their instruments and technique, audio clips and samples of the instruments, and illustrative music.' (By Andrew Hugill, a Professor of Music at De Montfort University, UK)

Ragtime video - An essay on the history of ragtime music, along with related essays, biographies, audio, video, sheet music, and more; high school and up. (Library of Congress)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Biographies of hundreds of rock, pop, blues, soul, R & B, jazz, and folk musicians from AC/DC to Frank Zappa, from Jelly Roll Morton to The Clash. See also Songwriters Hall of Fame .

Science of Music - Ever wonder why your singing sounds so good in the shower, or why some songs get stuck in your head? The online exhibits, movies, and questions on this site help you explore the science of music. 'Along the way, you can compose, mix, dance, drum, experiment, and above all … listen.' For high school and up. See also Listen: Making Sense of Sound and Acoustics (Exploratorium Museum)

Sold on Song - An overview of popular songs and singers, with audio clips of dozens of artists as varied as Doris Day, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, and Christina Aguilera, plus a review of different popular song genres, a guide to songwriting, and radio documentaries. (BBC)

Songwriters Hall of Fame - Honors and highlights the accomplishments of over 300 popular songwriters from a broad spectrum of styles, from Big Band to Rock, from Country to Broadway to R&B to Jazz and all other music genres, from every era dating back to Stephen Foster. The honorees range from George and Ira Gershwin to Hank Williams, from Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen, from Carole King to Stephen Sondheim. Includes biographies, photos, discography, audio clips, and more. (National Academy of Popular Music)

Sound Junction - Listen to and explore rock, classical, jazz, African, pop, fusion and other music styles, watch professional musicians on video, create and compose your own music online with free software, learn about music history, and much more. (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, UK)

Musical Instruments

Drummerworld - A large assortment of Drumming Video Tutorials (QuickTime format). See also Percussion Sessions from Mel Bay Publications, Inc. .

Early Music Instruments - Guide to early instruments such as the lute, cittern, psaltery, tabor pipe, and many others; includes line drawings of the instruments (by Diabolus in Musica, an early music trio). See also Medieval and Renaissance Instruments , which includes photo, description, and brief audio file for each instrument (Iowa State University).

EthnoMusic - An enormous collection of photographs with brief descriptions of musical instruments from all over the world. Searchable by keyword and/or geographic region. (University of Washington)

Guide to the Orchestra - Descriptions and recordings of the different instruments, and short interviews with the musicians who play them. All ages. (BBC)

Guitar Sessions - Instructional articles, videos, and sheet music for guitar, from Mel Bay Publications, Inc., which also offers a instructional webzines for other stringed instruments, including Fiddle, Banjo, Harmonica, Dulcimer, Bass, and Mandolin. See also Virtual Guitar & Chordbook , an interactive tool for learning about and experimenting with chords. Select root and type of chord, or drag the spots to different places on the strings, and then click on 'Strum' to hear the chord; click on 'Inversions' for different variations. Select from the menu bar for additional options. Also includes a Guitar Tuner and Practice Scales (Commercial sites). For history of the guitar, see Museum of Musical Instruments .

Instrument Encyclopedia - Descriptions of musical instruments, grouped by type (wind, percussion, string, electronic) or geography. With photos. (University of Michigan)

Listen: Instruments of the Orchestra - Need to know what a glockenspiel or a marimba sounds like? This site has sample recordings of many different instruments. (Bedford/St. Martin Publishing)

Odd Music - 'Unique, unusual, ethnic, or experimental music and instruments... from around the globe. From gourd music to electronic odysseys, harp guitars to industrial insect metal, from the beautiful to the bizarre.' (By John Pascuzzi, personal / commercial site)

Online Music Encyclopedia - Information on instruments (click on 'Music') and biographies of about 20 classical composers. Some photos & MIDI audio files. (A Thinkquest site)

Piano Page - Links and information on piano care, performing, the history of pianos, piano schools & college programs, and much more (Piano Technicians Guild). See also Creative Keyboard® , a monthly webzine featuring articles by composers, teachers, or performers exploring various facets of Keyboard music. (Mel Bay Publications, Inc.)

Violin Page - Explains how to tune your violin, plus violin maintenance tips and violin fingering chart. The same site offers maintenance tips and more for your flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone. Scroll through the menu on the left to find additional information for your instrument (commercial site: Children's Music Workshop). See also Instrument How-Tos for information on repair and maintenance for brass, woodwind, percussion instruments; scroll down the page for the free online how-to articles (School Band & Orchestra Magazine).

Virtual Instrument Museum - Images of dozens of instruments from around the world. Some pages also include audio and/or video. Search by keyword, or use alphabetical, type, geographic, or material index. (Wesleyan University)

Theater

Broadway: The American Musical - Explores the origins and development of Broadway musical theatre. (PBS)

Costume Page - Enormous set of links on costume, covering all historical periods; also links to sites offering instructions for making costumes. Not updated frequently, so expect some broken links. (Personal site, by amateur costumer Julie Zetterberg Sardo)

History of Theatre - Covers the development of theater from ancient Greek and Roman times, the Middle Ages & Renaissance, up through the 20th century. (Tupelo Community Theatre)

Internet Broadway Database - Search this site for information on productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today, including cast, writers, directors, crew, interesting facts, and production statistics. Get a list of every production of Hamlet on Broadway or a list of your favorite actor's credits. Find out what played at a particular theatre or what shows opened in a specified Broadway season.

Internet Theater Resources - Links to selected theater-related websites covering play indexes, reviews, playwriting, history, stagecraft, education, associations, research, online journals, and more. (New York Public Library)

New York Times Theater Reviews - Free access to most theater reviews published since 1996, with selected reviews of shows dating back to 1905. You can browse the Theater Review Archive by title, year, or critic, or search by title, people, or keyword. FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Play Database - A large collection of plays and monologues searchable by title, author, cast size, length, synopsis, and more. Also provides directors' guidelines, trivia, and biographical information about playwrights. (Commercial site)

Playwrights and Their Plays: Study Guides - Summaries of dozens of plays, plus playwright biographies, character lists, and more. The plays, by American, British, and international playwrights, range from the 16th century to the present era. Includes Shakespeare. (Utah Shakespearean Festival)

Shakespeare Links - South Plainfield Public Library's links to some of the best Shakespeare websites.

Stagework [UPDATED LINK!] video - In-depth, behind-the-scenes explorations of 'the complex process of making theatre performance.' Uses rich media content and curriculum resources based on more than a dozen key productions. See related content at Making Theatre new . (Royal National Theatre, UK)

Stroll Down Broadway - Descriptions of several popular Broadway theater productions (past and present), plus background information on production design, awards, theaters, and related subjects, as well as some interactive games. (Thinkquest Library)

Theatre Careers - Videos of interviews with Broadway's leading artists, 'explaining what each discipline in the theatre is, and what it takes to enter and make a career in the theatre.' (American Theatre Wing, in partnership with the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts)

Theatre Crafts - Everything you need to know about putting on a theatre production, including stage management, lighting, props, scenery, etc. (In association with the University of Exeter, UK)

Vaudeville! - A history of vaudeville theater, a form of variety entertainment which rose to popularity in America after the Civil War. Includes some short videos (Quicktime) and audios (MP3) of vaudeville performances. (By Rick Easton, University of Virginia)