EAN: 9781433115509

A THEATER CRITICISM ARTS JOURNALISM PRIMER - BO...

A Theater Criticism Arts Journalism Primer: Refereeing the Muses examines the skill set
associated with being a critic and arts journalist. It explores the history  evolution  and
future of the profession in the United States  and carefully and purposefully dissects the
preparation  observation  and writing process associated with generating thoughtful and
interesting arts criticism. Using theatrical productions as the best and most vivid example of
a storytelling enterprise that employs creativity  imagination  collaboration  aesthetics  and
artisanship to effectively engage an audience  this book is intended to generate the critical
thinking and critical writing skills necessary to effectively engage in all forms of arts
journalism. It is designed to be used as a college-level textbook on theater criticism and arts
journalism courses  for those looking to become more thoughtful  critical consumers  for casual
critics thinking about starting a blog or working for their university newspaper  and for
working critics hoping to improve their craft. The text is written in an accessible style and
includes quotes from renowned critics and arts practitioners throughout as well as frequent
sidebars that offer timely  insightful  and entertaining examples of the points being made in
the text.

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