10 Best Theater Direction Production Books

You Can't Learn Improv From a Book

In the Heights Applause Libretto Library Series Softcover Written by Quiara Alegria Hudes
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights is an exciting musical about life in Washington Heights, a tight-knit community where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music
During its acclaimed Off-Broadway and Broadway runs, In the Heights became an audience phenomenon and a critical success
It's easy to see why: with an amazing cast, a gripping story, and incredible dancing, In the Heights is an authentic and exhilarating journey into one of Manhattan's most vibrant communities
And with its universal themes of family, community, and self-discovery, In the Heights can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds

The Best Plays from American Theater Festivals, 2015 Applause Books Series Softcover Theater festivals are where we find groundbreaking work, work that often becomes part of our national theater canon
This anthology features ten full-length plays (60 minutes or more) that premiered in both established and lesser known festivals in 2015
These plays push our boundaries, question our notions of humanity, shock and inspire us, and offer thoughtful insights into our constantly shifting cultural landscape
The plays represented have been deemed best of festival by critics and/or audiences during their initial runs
Now, take a front-row seat for the latest in cutting-edge work produced by our most daring and thought-provoking playwrights