Coffee Break Collection 012 - The Performing Arts
Various
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
This is the twelfth collection of our "coffee break" series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for this collection is "The Performing Arts", with works about theatre, music, dance, and film! Summary by Rosie.
Chapters
| Delkiow Sevi (Strawberry Leaves) | 4:42 | Read by Son of the Exiles |
| Selections From How To Write A Play | 11:49 | Read by Garth Burton |
| The Dying Gag | 7:36 | Read by John Burlinson (1950-2024) |
| Stage Costumes | 7:48 | Read by BettyB |
| Machine For Noting Down Music | 6:42 | Read by Craig Campbell |
| The Local New York Drama | 6:51 | Read by BettyB |
| The Colored Opera Company | 14:59 | Read by VfkaBT |
| What Is A Photoplay? | 6:33 | Read by Andrea Kotzer |
| The Development Of Screen Acting As An Art | 7:40 | Read by Andrea Kotzer |
| Getting Into A Picture Company | 10:03 | Read by Andrea Kotzer |
| The Rehearsal Of A Play | 15:00 | Read by John Burlinson (1950-2024) |
| Of Stage Dancing | 2:40 | Read by Craig Campbell |
| Mrs. G. H. Gilbert | 6:48 | Read by BettyB |
| The Children Of The Stage | 9:33 | Read by Michele Fry |
| Hamlet At The Lyceum | 11:22 | Read by Mary Jane Conlon |
| The Motion Picture Shows | 3:43 | Read by Craig Campbell |
| Jacques Offenbach | 9:49 | Read by MaryAnn |
| A Bit Of Ancient History | 6:34 | Read by April6090 |
| The Dance And The Drama | 3:01 | Read by April6090 |
| The Melting Pot Of The Dance | 3:45 | Read by April6090 |