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THTR 323 : Projects in Dramaturgy : Brecht and the Black Arts Movement

Key Databases

Search Tips : Finding Reviews

Looking for a production review ?

Production reviews can be found in newspapers, magazines, and journals. The databases below are a good place to start your search.

Searching for reviews looks a little different in each database, but the principles are generally the same.

Search by the play's title and author's name. You can also add the names of the director, designer, or any prominent members of the cast, if you know them.  Pro tip: use " " around names and play titles (eg. "Peter Brook").

Using the database's advanced search option, you can target your search to find specific types of documents.

In most databases, choose the Advanced Search and enter your search terms (eg. "Rabbit Hole"). Then choose the type of information you would like, under "Document Type." 

For example, in the ProQuest databases, like the Performing Arts Periodicals Database, choose "Review". 

For databases that do not allow you to choose your document type, add a descriptive keyword, like "review" or "production" to your search terms. 

You can use additional limiters as well, such as choosing "Newspapers" or "Magazines" over academic journals or other scholarly sources. You might decide to narrow by date range, or to limit by location, publication title, or language.

Finding Reviews

Reviews in Newspapers

Reviews in Magazines and Journals