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Theatre Research Guide

Use this guide to find UNO library resources and other helpful research tools for Theatre.

Introduction

Develop a rich understanding of a production's history through a combination of secondary and primary research.

Secondary sources include:

  • Books, including biographies of the playwright and cast
  • Critical editions of the play
  • Journal articles
  • Websites

Primary sources include:

  • Newspaper articles
  • Theatre reviews
  • Playbills
  • Ephemera (photos, posters)
  • Other archival material (promptbooks, artwork)

Websites

Journal Articles

Theatre Histories and Reviews

Reviews in Historical Databases