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W. Frank Steely Library

A Research Guide for Theatre and Dance

A starting spot for identifying resources to support research in Theatre and Dance

Call numbers

Steely Library is arranged by Library of Congress Subject Headings. Print books related to Theatre and Dance can be found in the G, M, and P sub-categories, on the 1st and 2nd floors of Steely Library. Call numbers that begin with the first letter A-N are located on the 2nd floor of Steely Library. Call numbers that begin with the first letter P-Z  are located on the 1st floor of Steely Library. You can also search for print and eBooks via Steely Library's webpage (Books and Media tab of the main search bar).

  • GV1580-1799   -   Dance
  • ML1700   -   Opera
  • ML1711   -   Musical Theatre
  • PN1600-3307   -   Drama
  • PN1660-1693   -   Playwriting
  • PN1865-1999   -   Special types of drama (tragedy, comedy, vaudeville, etc.)
  • PN2053   -   Directing
  • PN2055   -   Employment
  • PN2061-2071   -   Art of acting
  • PN2067 and GT513-2400   -   Costume
  • PN2068   -   Theatrical Makeup
  • PN2071.F4   -   Stage Fighting
  • PN2080   -   Monologues
  • PN2091.E4   -   Stage Lighting
  • PN2091.S6   -   Stage Setting and Scenery
  • PN2100–2171   -   Theatre History (including ancient, medieval, Renaissance)
  • PN2181-2193   -   Modern Theatre
  • PN2220-2297   -   American Theatre
  • PN2270   -   African American Theatre
  • PN2581-2599   -   British Theatre
  • PN6110.5-6120   -   Play Collections
  • PR621-744   -   English Drama
  • PR1241-1273   -   Collections of English Plays
  • PS330-353   -   American Drama
  • PS623-635   -   Collections of American Plays