LibGuides: Theatre and Drama Resources: Videos

Summon - Video Search

Search for DVDs, streaming video...

You have access to a large collection of DVD/Blu-ray videos and streaming videos at your Library!

The search box above allows you to conduct a targeted search for either DVDs or streaming videos.

You can also browse the DVD/Blu-ray collection located on Level 10 South of the Library.

Below, you can click on the links to a number of streaming video databases that include plays, movies, and documentaries about the performing arts.

Theatre in Video This link opens in a new window
Access streaming videos of plays, documentaries, and interviews covering 20th century theatre history.
OntheBoards.tv This link opens in a new window
OntheBoards.tv offers high-quality videos of full-length performances by some of today's most provocative artists working in dance, theatre, music, and other forms that defy categorization.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Search by keyword or browse by clicking on the Menu button in the top-left corner, click on Browse Videos, and under the English group choose "Drama and Theater."
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Search by keywords and browse a number of different cateogies (Performing Arts, Cinema, Film Studies, etc.).
NFB (National Film Board of Canada) This link opens in a new window
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is one of the most acclaimed creative centres in the world. In addition to being a public producer and distributor of Canadian content, a talent incubator and a showcase for the country’s filmmakers and artists, it is the caretaker of an accessible, living audiovisual heritage that belongs to all Canadians. This database includes 500+ films available for educators that are labeled "CAMPUS".