http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:32:20 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 09:32:20 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=303971 As the student authors of this You Tube production say, "This is based on the Oresteia. It contains thoughtless violence, thematic elements and some teen partying, it is a Greek tragedy after all. People unknowledgable in the classics should be accompanied by a JCL member, or simply someone edjucated (wink)." While this feature presentation is not appropriate as a unit by itself, it makes a good supplement to a lesson on Greek tragedy. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83873 From the website: "This work-in-progress seeks to offer computer-based reconstructions of the interiors of six major theatrical sites of seventeenth-century Paris, each placed in a general context. These models are based on the scholarly interpretation of original source documents." For each playhouse, there is the computer model, a small amount of historical context, and extensive bibliographical references. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83874 A brief history of theatre in this town in the Czech Republic. Most importantly is a link to the theatre at Cesky Krumlov Castle, where several ipix movies show the full theatre, as well as the machinery that ran the scenery of this Baroque theatre. There is also a clickable map that links to detailed information, pictures and movies of the various areas of the theatre and auditorium. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83872 This website contains computer models and animations of theatrical scenic spectacle of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Besides providing excellent visual illustrations of theatrical machinery, the site also explains the computer modeling process and has scholarly references for researchers and students who want to find more information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83838 A site devoted to the study of Renaissance and Baroque theatrical spectacle, including a large number of computer animations simulating historical stage effects such as changing scenery, sea scenes, and flying machines. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83819 Virtual Vaudeville transports you back to the nineteenth century on your PC. Watch a 3D simulation of a complete act by legendary vaudeville comedian Frank Bush and observe the reactions of the historical spectators. Take an interactive 3D tour of an extravagant Victorian theater. Virtual Vaudeville consists of two online Shockwave applications, one featuring a series of streaming 3D computer animations and the second offering an immersive 3D experience. Both applications provide extensive historical notes and commentary.