Theater and Performing Arts: Home

TDPS, After the War Blues, 2014

UC Berkeley, Department of Theater, Dance & Performance Studies

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This guide assembles UC Berkeley Library resources available for the study of playscripts, acting, directing, costume design, scene design, lighting and sound design, theater history, and criticism. Select a tab above to begin exploring. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to email or phone and/or stop in the Library. 

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