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Theatre Arts Research Guide

A research guide for theatre arts subjects and courses
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About This Guide

theatre arts image from Columbia State academic pagesThe library has a lot of resources for Theater Arts!

This guide is designed to support the research and learning needs of the international affairs program. Here, you'll find resources for:

  • selecting and evaluating sources
  • constructing research questions
  • search tips and strategies
  • finding sources in Charger Search, databases, online sources, and statistics
  • recommended citation and style guides
  • contacting librarians for help

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

  • "Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience."
  • "Dancers and choreographers use dance performances to express ideas and stories. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, tango, modern dance, tap, and jazz."
  • "Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios."
  • "Producers and directors make business and creative decisions about film, television, stage, and other productions."

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