LibGuides: Theatre: Start Here

Where to Start

The sources on this guide are good starting points for your research about theatre topics. Reference Sources are great for topic ideas, background information, definitions, and other ways to kick off your research. Databases are where you can find eBooks and popular and scholarly journal articles with in-depth analysis of particular artists, works, or movements.

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International Index to Performing Arts Full Text (IIPA) This link opens in a new window
An index to scholarly literature in the arts and entertainment industry, including dance, drama, theater, film, television and more.
ProQuest Screen Studies Collection This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive survey of current publications related to film scholarship, which includes the International Index to Film Periodicals.
Films on Demand Video Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of high-quality streaming educational and documentary videos, as well as indie films, historical speeches and newsreels.
Arts and Humanities Full Text This link opens in a new window
A full-text database featuring hundreds of journal titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Full text access to important scholarly journal literature in history, economics, political science, and other humanities and social sciences disciplines.