THEA: Research in Theater Arts: Theater Topics

The Berg Fashion library is a database containing e-books, journal articles, full-color images, and the content of the Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion, and more.

Over one hundred "content rich, illustrated pages of Fashion History, Costume, Clothing, Textiles and Social History." Searchable, and browsable by major category, such as body adornment, royal fashion, undergarments, Victorian fashion, image and wardrobe

"This collection includes 417 fashion plates from 1806-1914 from some of the leading fashion journals of the times."

Rare collection of engraved fashion plates from the 17th century, generally regarded as the origin of modern fashion illustration." Includes images (including of peasants, street vendors, and Commedia dell'Arte costumes), and miniature paintings.

This exhibit from the National Gallery of Art works on two levels. The first is "watercolor renderings of American decorative arts objects from the colonial period through the nineteenth century" produced as a New Deal project between 1935 and 1942.

History of European costume from the Renaissance through the 20th century, with illustrations, images, descriptions and many sewing patterns.

A directory of links about all the costume-related topics one could imagine. Research the history of various arms and armor, find instructions on making period costumes and links to suppliers, resources for costume materials, and organizations.

This page offers over 2000 links to information about costumes including costume history, the making and wearing of costumes, costume buying guides, and Halloween costume suggestions. One section offers dozens of links to ethnic and folk costume material.

Just about anything you need to know about costuming: advice and how-to, photo references, designs, and many, many links.

International fashion in silhouettes and details, from the 18th to the 20th century. Search by geographic location, time period, or subject.

Find a topic on decorative arts production in both western and non-western cultures.

Glossary of terms and techniques used in movie, TV, and theatre special effects.

Technical information about stage rigging equipment; includes rigging formulas. Illustrated.

"A collection of math formulas that can prove useful to lighting designers and electricians."

"The aim of theatrecrafts.com is to eventually be the best resource for practical information and advice about technical theatre. It's designed to be of use to theatre people at all levels."

This site supports "theatre professionals throughout the world [who are] working to bring their skills as change agents, as awareness builders, and as empathy masters to the personal and social needs of a world hungry for connection."

Created in partnership with the Utah Shakespearean Festival, "this is the source for information about Shakespeare and other theatre people, places, and events."

PBS, in partnership with the Folger Theater, presents lesson plans and links to resources for teachers exploring the world of Shakespeare with their students.

"Small-Cast One-Act Guide Online is a free resource for playwrights, actors, dramaturgs, agents, producers, publishers, students, and librarians. This site accesses one-act plays in all media worldwide, citing over 600 scripts in many languages.

"A clearinghouse for information about improvisational theatre. Improvisation is a form of theatre in which no script is used. Instead, the actors create the dialog and action themselves, as they perform." Includes links to improv groups.

"Information on mime as a theatre art: articles, resources, contacts, and a calendar of upcoming events."