Reference books are things like encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, or other works that contain facts and background information. They are a good place to start in your research. They are often organized alphabetically, and beginning in the index (located in the back of the book) is a helpful to finding just what you need. The books below are just a handful of options. Choose a tab and click on the link for more information.
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Reference Sources
Look for eBook in the call number for those available online.
International Dictionary of Theatre by Call Number: Ref PN2035 .I49ISBN: 1558620958Publication Date: 1992-02-01Famous Actors and Actresses on the American Stage by
Call Number: PN2285 .Y6 1975bISBN: 0835208214Publication Date: 1975-08-01
The Encyclopedia of Stage Plays into Film by Call Number: Ref PN1997.85 .T544 2001ISBN: 0816041555Publication Date: 2001-06-01
The Encyclopedia of Vaudeville by Call Number: eBook; Ref PN1968.U5 S37 2012ISBN: 9781617032509Publication Date: 2012-03-12
The Great Stage Directors by Call Number: Ref PN2205 .L44 1994ISBN: 0816026025Publication Date: 1994-07-01
Rodgers and Hammerstein Fact Book by Call Number: Ref ML410.R6315 R63ISBN: 0960400206Publication Date: 1980-03-01
Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette by Call Number: PN2085 .A66 1998ISBN: 1566632005Publication Date: 1998-09-01
