T-BH1 West to Eden: Texans in Hollywood. Donald Clarke. Austin: Eakin Pr., 1988. ix, 182 p. ill., photos. ISBN 0-8901-617-4
T-BH2 Cowboys and cadillacs: how Hollywood looks at Texas. Don Graham. Austin: Texas Monthly Pr., 1983. x, 145 p. ill., photos. ISBN 0-932012-37-X (paper)
T-BH2a Performing set: the Broadway designs of William and Jean Eckart. Andrew B. Harris. Denton: Univ. of North Texas Pr., dist. by Texas A&M Univ. Pr., Mar. 2006. 256 p. ill. $37.95 ISBN 1-57441-212-4, 978-1-57441-212-3
T-BH3 The American West from fiction (1823-1976) into film (1909-1986). Jim Hitt. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1990. ix, 384 p. ISBN 0-89950-378-0
T-BH4 Footlights on the prairie: the story of repertory tent players in the Midwest. Jere C. Mickel. St. Cloud, MN: North Pr., 1974. 226 p. ill. ISBN 0-87839-018-9
T-BH5 Footlights across the border: a history of Spanish-language professional theatre on the Texas stage. Elizabeth C. Ramirez. New York, NY: Peter Lang, 1990. 194 p. ill., photos. $43.95 ISBN 0-8204-1035-7
T-BH6 Accessible theatre arts programs. Austin: Texas Education Agency, 1984. viii, 56 p. ill. TexDoc E500.8 Ac22tha 1984
T-BH7 Texas production manual: a source book for the motion picture, television, and video industries. Austin: Texas Film Commission, 1975- . Annual. $20 ISSN 1537-2839 TexDoc F250.5 P942
T-BH8 Texas Film Commission. URL: http://www.governor.state.tx.us/film/
T-BH9 Texas Commission on the Arts. URL: http://www.arts.state.tx.us/
T-BH10 Texas nonprofit theatres. URL: http://www.texastheatres.org/
Texan involvement in the film industry from its inception through the 1980s. Native Texas actors, directors, screenwriters, and producers. Append. includes list of artists by hometown and filmographies of selected artists. Bibliography (p. 145-146). Index.
How films have shaped and changed the image of Texas. Chronicles the evolution of Texans on the screen from the lone cowboy to the rich oil magnate. "Movie log" (p. 109-137) filmography of Texas-related movies (Texas titles, about Texas, or filmed in Texas). Bibliography (p. 141-142). Index.
Bill and Jean Eckart, stage designers and producers, revolutionized Broadway productions. They are best known for their designs for Damn Yankees, Once Upon a Mattress, and Mame.
In depth, historical discussion of westerns. Append. II contains an alphabetical list of western writers, their works, and the film adaptations of those works.
History of tent shows. Bibliography (p. 209-211). Index.
Spanish theater companies in Texas in the early 20th century. Append. II is an alphabetical list of all theater companies and their home towns. Bibliography (p. 159-167). Index.
Guidelines to assist administrators and theater instructors in working with disabled students. Appendices include a list of theaters especially equipped for the disabled as well as a list of plays with disabled characters. Bibliography (p. 51-54).
Also available: http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/film/tpm (latest edition)
Subtitle varies. Includes lists of motion pictures filmed in Texas; locations to obtain animals, antique autos, trains, and wardrobes; casting directors; composers/arrangers; editing facilities; equipment rental; film festivals; producers; scriptwriters; and unions. Internet version is searchable.
Assists filmmakers with information on locations, crew, talent, weather, laws, housing, and every other aspect of filming in Texas. Includes latest Texas production manual (T-BH7). FAQs include list of Texas film festivals, how to be a film extra, how to get music in films, state laws, and economic impact. Regional information includes regional film commissions, weather and crop information, facts about Texas, directory of permanent sets and western towns, and regional location photos. Incentives include sales tax exemptions. Selective filmography from 1927 to the present.
Schedule and forms for grants for the arts and cultural activities in Texas. Includes list of approved conferences, searchable list of funded planning grants for cities, and "artonart" searchable calendar of arts and cultural events in Texas. TCAnet Village links to extensive information on the arts in Texas, including ADA information, studios, organizations, and education. See T-BF36.
Links to Texas theater sites and organizations. Marquee listing of season play productions by city, by date (beginning Oct. 2003), by region, and by theater. Information on New Play Development Project and summer internships. Bulletin boards list job opportunities, auditions, playwriting contests and opportunities, and general announcements. Script library includes list of over 1600 scripts available to be lent to TNT members.
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