Assessment of Educational Theatre Houses: Chinua Achebe and Crab Theatres Akwa Ibom State University Journal of Arts, Volume 1
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The study assesses the relationship between theatre architecture, structure, facilities, the use of space and personnel with regard to the evolution and development of the theatre. It discusses the architectural design of theatre structures, having in mind the necessary things needed to build a well equipped and professional Theatre House.
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