The best intro book for technical theatre arts is
The Backstage Handbook
The best intro book for theatre is
The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate
The best intro book for scenic art is
Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools, and Techniques
The best intro book for acting is
A Practical Handbook for the Actor
The best intro book for Shakespeare is
Thinking Shakespeare
The best intro book for lighting design is
Stage Lighting Design: The Art, the Craft, the Life
The best intro book for playwriting is
In Their Own Words: Contemporary American Playwrights
The best intro book for film directing is
Directing the Film: Film Directors on Their Art
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