Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a ground-breaking anthology of eighteen new and recent works by African American; Asian American; Latina American and Native American playwrights. This compelling collection includes works by award-winning and well-known playwrights such as Anna Deavere Smith; Cherrie Moraga; Pearl Cleage; Marga Gomez and Spiderwoman; as well as many exciting newcomers. Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is the first anthology to display such an abundance of talent from such a wide range of todays women playwrights. The plays tackle a variety of topics - from the playful to the painful - and represent numerous different approaches to playmaking. The volume also includes: * an invaluable appendix of published plays by women of color * biographical notes on each writer * the production history of each play Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a unique resource for practitioners; students and lovers of theatre; and an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Most Comprehensive and Informative Book on this SubjectBy snowleopardThis is without question the most comprehensive and informative book on film scoring ever written. If you are serious about the endeavor of music in film; be that as a composer; or even a music editor or supervisor; or one who works with these positions; this book is a must buy. Yes; its expensive; which put me off from buying it too; "how good can it be?" I asked myself. That was a mistake I made. Save your money as quick as you reasonably can; this book is well worth every penny. I own maybe every name book on this subject; have taught music; and scored various projects (though none major; admittedly); there are other good books on this subject; but if you buy only one book make it this one.I think what makes this book stand out was well written in Giovanni Williams excellent review; which I wont repeat. But one thing that should be known is that author Fred Karlin was a working composer in Hollywood for many years; on multiple levels. He never got trapped into one style of music; or any set of rules even. He doesnt mention himself much in the book; but if you followed his career; or just look into his work; youll see this. He himself was a lifelong student of music; and film scoring. And he could go from traditional orchestration; to minimal arrangements; even to experimental scores and new instruments and electronics; and he shares this with you. As times changed; so did Karlin. And even though he passed away a decade ago; he followed the times; while understanding pragmatic principles; as good as any musician in the business; and it shows in this work. Similar could be said about co-author Ray Wright; who was a multi-instrumentalist; and professor of music. While both are now deceased; the fundamentals put forth in this book remain true to this day; in 2016; and likely will for many years go come; maybe forever.Having written that; it may seem like this book is "master class" only. But its not like that. Even a beginner with little formal training; but a keen interest in the subject; will find this book relatively easy to read; and highly informative. The book is so comprehensive; and so well written and packed with information; its also somewhat easy to skip around and use as a reference.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The ultimate book for film composersBy Marko HarpsThis is by far the most thorough book on the subject of film scoring that Ive ever come across. The foreword by John Williams says it all really; this book is packed with years of experience and would help absolutely anybody in the field or aspiring to get in it. Its use of film score examples (from films youve actually heard of) is fascinating; like a peek behind the curtain of your favorite play; you get to see sections of scores by John Williams; Thomas Newman; Jerry Goldsmith; James Horner; James Newton Howard; Hanz Zimmer; Danny Elfman...need I go on. From conceptualizing to timing music to picture; from compositional techniques to the business of film music this book is crammed full with goodies. Anybody interested in this field shouldnt even think twice about picking this bad boy up.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerA well written; inspiring book for an aspiring composer.