Research Guides: Theatre: Video and Audio Resources

Streaming Video Databases for Theatre

Ambrose Video 2.0 This link opens in a new window
Educational videos in the subjects of social studies, literature, fine arts and the sciences. Includes the BBC Shakespeare Plays.
Digital Theatre+ This link opens in a new window
Theatrical monographs, scripts, and video productions from leading theatre companies, educational institutions, and arts collectives around the world.
Drama Online This link opens in a new window
Full-text Ebooks, Playtexts, Audio, and Film and Video related to theatre and the performing arts. Coverage: 5th Century BC - present.
Kanopy Streaming Video This link opens in a new window
Documentaries, independent and classic feature films, educational videos, and award-winning films and shorts. Distributors include PBS, Media Education Foundation, Documentary Education Resources, California Newsreel, Criterion Collection/Janus Films, Psychotherapy.net, and more.
All titles come with full Public Performance Rights. To enable closed captions or subtitles while watching a film, select the CC icon in the bottom-right corner of the video player. Accounts must be renewed yearly on campus and using a browser, rather than the app.

Distributors part of Kanopy Streaming include Media Education Foundation, Documentary Education Resources, California Newsreel, Criterion Collection/Janus Films, Psychotherapy.net, and many more.

Theatre in Video Collection
Containing over 1,000 videos, Alexander Street provides curated video and audio dramatic performances that give students and faculty a well-rounded view of this powerful art form.