Theater

Dramatic literature performance, from a popular entertainment view, i.e. going to the theater, performers, shows, etc.

Resources in this category:

American Association of Community Theatre
http://www.aact.org/index.htm

"AACT is a national theatre organization representing more than 1000 member companies and serving as an advocate for more than 7,000 theatre groups." The site includes information about AACT, job listings, events and festivals, play publishers, playwriting contests, and monthly tips.

Playwrights Union of Canada
http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/

"The national, non-profit association of professional playwrights. It represents approximately 335 members, distributes more than 1,500 Canadian plays, and publishes 6-7 trade paperbacks annually. Important criteria for membership are: Canadian citizenship, or landed immigrant status; and having written at least one professionally produced play." Site includes information about the association and its publications; "Who's Who in the Playwrights Union of Canada: A complete index of PUC members, with photos, biographies, and lists of productions, publications and awards;" and "A database of every play available from PUC. Search by author, title, or style to generate a list of plays, complete with synopsis and casting information. Then, with a click of the button, order the play via e-mail."

Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
http://www.ssdc.org/

"The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers is a national independent labor union representing members throughout the United States and abroad." The site has a callboard and default/strike list, as well as information about contracts.

Dramaturgy Pages
http://www.dramaturgy.net/dramaturgy/

Resources for the critical and scholarly examination of drama and dramatic works, "examining the workings of theatre and performance." Includes information on what a dramaturg is and what they do, and Net and other resources for dramaturgy.

Puppeteers of America
http://www.puppeteers.org/

"A national non-profit corporation founded in 1937. Its purpose is to encourage and promote puppetry as a means of communication, an extension of human expression, and as a performing Art; to enhance the proficiency of the Art of Puppetry, both professional and ameteur, by publications, workshops, conventions or festivals, lectures, advisory services and any and all other means and methods." Site includes information on membership and bi-annual festivals.