To develop your topic, ask yourself:
As you consider these questions, read reference sources for general, background information about your topic. The information you find will help you determine what you need to know and what search terms to use.
This guide contains suggested resources and tutorials to guide you through your research. On this main page, you'll find resources we suggest you use for theatre and music theatre research. If you're starting your research, read Need to Develop Your Topic on the left. The remaining boxes on this guide will help you continue your research. Tabs at the top show you how to Find Books and see lists of New Books and Most-Used Books. Also, see the Dance tab to be taken to a separate dance guide.
Need help formatting your citations and organizing your research? Select the RefWorks tab at the top.
Feeling lost? Select the Research Process tab at the top to access a tutorial on all the steps of the research process. If you have questions, see the How do I...? tab for frequently asked questions, or use the Librarian Contact box on the right.
The library catalog allows you to search many, but not all, resources at the same time. Use filters on the left to narrow results by format, date, and more.
These journals have a high SCImago Journal Rank Indicator, which measures a journal's impact, influence, or prestige.
DVDs: Search the catalog and limit format to DVD video. DVDs are located on the first floor to the left of the stairs. Music Theatre DVDs are found under M1500-1527.8. Theatre DVDs can be found under a variety of call numbers. See Library of Congress Call Numbers for Theatre for details.