The encyclopedia provides authoritative, up-to-date information about theatre and performance, from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments globally. It covers performances in various forms and is written in accessible language by specialist contributors.
The L.A. Theatre Works Collection offers over 300 significant dramatic works in streaming audio, featuring plays from the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries. The performances are by leading actors and are specifically recorded for online listening. The recordings have specialized indexing for easy access to scenes relevant to various academic disciplines and subjects.