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Reading List for Interest in Performing Arts

Updated: Mar 8

These books offer inspiration across various artistic disciplines for students passionate about the performing arts.


Books in Performing Arts
Books to Read for Interest in Performing Arts

A Time to Dance

by Padma Venkatraman

It is the story of a dance prodigy in India who loses her legs in an accident but pursues her dream of being a Bharatnatyam dancer despite her disability. It is a novel about resilience, determination, and the power of art.


Music from Standing Waves

by Johanna Craven

It is a novel about a violin player who learns that one must confront the past and how it shapes us to step into the future.


On the Roof: A Look Inside Fiddle on the Roof in Yiddish

by Samantha Hann

The book has a series of interviews, photographs, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of

Broadway's award-winning musical "Fiddler on the Roof" in Yiddish by the cast's youngest member, Samantha Hann.


The Art and Craft of Playwriting

by Jeffery Hatcher

Jeffery Hatcher offers guidance and insights into the details of playwriting.


Theatre of the Unimpressed: In Search of Vital Drama

by Jordan Tannahill

Jordan Tannahill explores the state of theatre and advocates for an innovative approach to theatrical storytelling.



Leave a comment if you have read any of these books or would like to suggest another one. For more information about applying to performing arts programs, contact us at admissionelements@gmail.com.

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