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Theater Research Guide

Find Videos in the Library Catalog

The library provides access to videos both online and as DVDs/VHS. 

You can use the library catalog to search across our collections for relevant films.  Simply enter your search terms (keywords or title), search & limit to eVideo in the Format column.  Any title with a "View Now" link is available through one of our streaming media collections.  

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Streaming Media Collections

Search Across Collections

You can use the library catalog to search across our collections for relevant films. Simply enter your search terms (keywords or title), search & limit to eVideo in the Format column. Any title with a "View Now" link is available through one of our streaming media collections.

Subject-Specific Collections through Alexander Street Press

Resource Highlight: OntheBoardsTV

Performances & Discussions on YouTube

National Theatre Collection Trailers

Behind-the-Scenes at The National Theatre

Playbill Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsals

Films through the Public Library

Gain access to additional films through Kanopy with a membership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library. Get your virtual card online. 

Kanopy provides access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films ─ titles of unique social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and thousands of independent filmmakers.

Kanopy