LibGuides: Theatre Arts: Databases

Databases for Theatre Arts

We have several databases that may be useful, depending on your specific topic; ask the Reference Librarian which database(s) will be best for your specific needs.

To access a list of available databases:

(1) Go to the library home page

(2) Click on "View all Databases"

Your Librarian

Stephanie Barnes

Email Me

Contact:

LaGrange College
Frank and Laura Lewis Library
601 Broad St
LaGrange, GA
30240

706-880-8311

Recommended Databases

Bloom's Literature
Edited and curated by Yale University professor Harold Bloom, this database includes thousands of critical essays and discussion questions, plus author biographies and character analyses, full-length poems, the full text of hundreds of reference books, full-length videos of classic plays and films, and more.
International Bibliography of Theater & Dance with Full Text (IBTD)
Articles, theater, performing arts
Digital Theatre +
Digital Theatre+ is the world's leading educational platform for the performing arts. Unlimited access to 1000+ full-length productions and educational resources.
Research Library (at ProQuest)
A “general” database,” with full text for some journals not in the International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance, such as New Theatre Quarterly and Theatre Topics.
JSTOR
PDF full text for several scholarly journals in Performing Arts, from their first issues up to about 5 years ago. (For example, JSTOR has Theatre Journal for 1979-2010; the Project Muse database has Theatre Journal from 1996 to the current issue.)

Newspaper Databases

If you’re looking for reviews of plays, interviews from newspapers, etc., consult the reference librarian for the best databases.

News and Newspapers
ProQuest Historical Newspapers has full text for the New York Times since July 1980, and many other papers as well.

Newspapers Library Guide
This guide will help you locate older articles from the New York Times, Atlanta Constitution, etc.