Something Magic Mel Atkey And The Musical Theatre

Author : Mel Atkey
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780991695720

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Something Magic -- Mel Atkey and the Musical Theatre by Mel Atkey Pdf

A Collection of songs from musicals written by Mel Atkey. Mr. Atkey has been writing musicals ever since he was in high school in his native Vancouver. He was a finalist for the Musical of the Year competition in Aarhus, Denmark, and his work has been short-listed for the Vivian Ellis Prize, the Quest for New Musicals, the Ken Hill Prize and Musical Stairs. His two-character musical Perfect Timing was a finalist in the 1996 Musical of the Year competition in Aarhus, Denmark, and was showcased at Greenwich Theatre, London, in 2005. He made his New York debut in 2001 with O Pioneers, and followed it in 2003 with A Little Princess, both with book by Robert Sickinger.

Author : Mel Atkey
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780991695744

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A Million Miles from Broadway Revised and Expanded Edition by Mel Atkey Pdf

Musical theatre is an international form, not just an American one. It can take root anywhere. Few people would realise that such hit standards as "The Glow Worm", "Brazil", "Mack the Knife", "I Will Wait for You" and "El Condor Pasa" came from foreign language musicals. ""His research is monumental... This is an important book on a previously undocumented area of musical theatre."" -- Peter Pinne, Stage Whispers ""There's never been a better book for the armchair-traveler-theatergoer."" -- Peter Filichia

Author : Mel Atkey
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780991695737

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Breaking Into Song by Mel Atkey Pdf

Breaking Into Song is a collection of articles, essays and interviews by Mel Atkey, the author of A MILLION MILES FROM BROADWAY -- MUSICAL THEATRE BEYOND NEW YORK AND LONDON and BROADWAY NORTH: THE DREAM OF A CANADIAN MUSICAL THEATRE.

Author : Mel Atkey
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781459721203

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Broadway North by Mel Atkey Pdf

Did you know that the idea behind the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes was first tried out in Toronto? That Canada produced the world’s longest-running annual revue? Few people realize the Canadian influences that are at the heart of American and British culture. Author Mel Atkey’s research for Broadway North included interviews with Norman and Elaine Campbell and Don Harron, creators of Anne of Green Gables-The Musical; Mavor Moore, founder of the Charlottetown Festival and of Spring Thaw; John Gray, author of Billy Bishop Goes to War; Ray Jessel and Marian Grudeff, Spring Thaw writers who had success on Broadway with Baker Street; Dolores Claman, composer of the Hockey Night In Canada theme, who also wrote the musicals Mr. Scrooge and Timber!!; and Galt MacDermot, the composer of Hair who started out writing songs for the McGill University revue My Fur Lady. Included is the phenomenal success of The Drowsy Chaperone. Atkey also draws on his own experience as a writer and composer of musicals, and tells the story of why a show that should have starred James Doohan (Star Trek’s Scotty) didn’t happen. Composer, lyricist and author, Mel Atkey is currently based in the U.K. Proud of his Canadian cultural roots, he has long been fascinated with the notion of a distinctive Canadian musical theatre.

Author : Wanda Brister,Jay Rosenblatt
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781949979329

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Madeleine Dring by Wanda Brister,Jay Rosenblatt Pdf

This book is the first detailed study of the life and music of British composer Madeleine Dring (1923–1977). From her life in London through her numerous accomplishments as performer and musician, her achievements are highlighted through her remarkable story and diverse musical works.

Author : James Neufeld,Charles Foster,Mel Atkey,Martin Hunter,Sheila M.F. Johnston,Ward McBurney
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 2215 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781459728301

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Dundurn Performing Arts Library Bundle — Theatre by James Neufeld,Charles Foster,Mel Atkey,Martin Hunter,Sheila M.F. Johnston,Ward McBurney Pdf

This special bundle contains seven books that detail Canada’s long and storied history in the performing arts. We learn about Canada’s early Hollywood celebrity movie stars; Canadians’ vast contributions to successful international stage musicals; the story of The Grand, a famous theatre in London, Ontario; reminiscences from the early days of radio; the history of the renowned Stratford Festival; and a lavish history of the famous National Ballet of Canada. Canada’s performing artists blossomed in the twentieth century, and you can learn all about it here. Includes Broadway North Let’s Go to The Grand! Once Upon a Time in Paradise Passion to Dance Sky Train Romancing the Bard Stardust and Shadows

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066180434

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tom Jones
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781617748707

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Making Musicals by Tom Jones Pdf

(Limelight). The lyricist/librettist of The Fantasticks , the longest-running show in the history of the American theater, takes on a new role as your guide through the magical world of the stage musical.

Author : Joyce A. Cascio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1230 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0976237318

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Joyce in the Belly of the Big Truck; Workbook by Joyce A. Cascio Pdf

Author : Mel Atkey
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781554883752

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When We Both Got to Heaven by Mel Atkey Pdf

When We Both Got to Heaven places James Atkey (1805-1868) on the shores of Georgian Bay at the time of treaty negotiations between the First Nations people of the Saugeen, Nawash and Colpoy’s Bay areas, and the Colonial government. A Methodist lay preacher, Atkey leaves the Isle of Wight and arrives at Colpoy’s Bay with his family in 1855. There he takes up the position of teacher for the Anishnaube children of the area. The great-great-great-grandson of James Atkey, author Mel Atkey engaged in extensive research of both primary and secondary sources. His efforts provide considerable insight into both the influence of Wesleyan Methodism of the time and the background context of the treaty negotiations that ultimately led to the surrender of much of the Saugeen Peninsula for pioneer settlement. People with leadership roles of the past, such as Chief Kegedonce, Kahkewaquonaby (Rev. Peter Jones), Laurence Oliphant and Sir Francis Bond Head, as well as many others, are part of Atkey’s story. Reverend Maggie McLeod of the Cape Croker United Church provides a thoughtful Foreword. This quite remarkable book is a compelling read for those interested in Ontario history, First Nations history, genealogy and the role of religion at the time of European settlement.

Author : Ken Mandelbaum
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1992-08-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781466843271

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Not Since Carrie by Ken Mandelbaum Pdf

Not Since Carrie is Ken Mandelbaum's brilliant survey of Broadway's biggest flops. This highly readable and entertaining book highlights almost 200 musicals created between 1950 and 1990, framed around the notorious musical adaptation of Carrie, and examines the reasons for their failure. "Essential and hilarious," raves The New Yorker, and The New York Times calls the book "A must-read."

Author : Michael Geist
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780776621821

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Law, Privacy and Surveillance in Canada in the Post-Snowden Era by Michael Geist Pdf

Years of surveillance-related leaks from US whistleblower Edward Snowden have fuelled an international debate on privacy, spying, and Internet surveillance. Much of the focus has centered on the role of the US National Security Agency, yet there is an important Canadian side to the story. The Communications Security Establishment, the Canadian counterpart to the NSA, has played an active role in surveillance activities both at home and abroad, raising a host of challenging legal and policy questions. With contributions by leading experts in the field, Law, Privacy and Surveillance in Canada in the Post-Snowden Era is the right book at the right time: From the effectiveness of accountability and oversight programs to the legal issues raised by metadata collection to the privacy challenges surrounding new technologies, this book explores current issues torn from the headlines with a uniquely Canadian perspective.

Author : Norman Campbell,Don Harron,Mavor Moore,Elaine Campbell
Publisher : New York ; Toronto : S. French
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Musicals
ISBN : 0573080399

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Anne of Green Gables by Norman Campbell,Don Harron,Mavor Moore,Elaine Campbell Pdf

Ageing Matthew Cuthbert suffers a heart attack during harvest, 1903, and his grim-visaged sister determines to adopt an orphanage boy to help with the farm work at Green Gables. By mistake, a girl arrives, red-haired, freckled and over-talkative. Her vivid imagination and entertaining flow of chatter endear her to Matthew, but sister Marilla is set on packing her back as soon as possible.13 women, 12 men

Author : Jeffrey Sweet
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780300228052

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What Playwrights Talk About When They Talk About Writing by Jeffrey Sweet Pdf

The art and craft of playwriting as explored in candid conversations with some of the most important contemporary dramatists Edward Albee, Lanford Wilson, Lynn Nottage, A. R. Gurney, and a host of other major creative voices of the theater discuss the art of playwriting, from inspiration to production, in a volume that marks the tenth anniversary of the Yale Drama Series and the David Charles Horn Foundation Prize for emerging playwrights. Jeffrey Sweet, himself an award-winning dramatist, hosts a virtual roundtable of perspectives on how to tell stories onstage featuring extensive interviews with a gallery of gifted contemporary dramatists. In their own words, Arthur Kopit, Marsha Norman, Christopher Durang, David Hare, and many others offer insights into all aspects of the creative writing process as well as their personal views on the business, politics, and fraternity of professional theater. This essential work will give playwrights and playgoers alike a deeper and more profound appreciation of the art form they love.

Author : John Gray,Eric Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Drama
ISBN : 088922689X

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Billy Bishop Goes to War by John Gray,Eric Peterson Pdf

New edition includes the bestselling original musical play plus the acclaimed, revised version that depicts celebrated WWI hero Billy Bishop.