This article helps you understand how to cite content found on Digital Theatre+, with examples of the citations for different resource types.
Where can I find the information I need to cite a resource?
This information is provided in the ‘About’ and ‘Information’ sections on the resource page, beneath the video player or PDF viewer. For productions, a full list of cast and creatives can be found at the bottom of the production page.
You can also download an up-to-date report of all the content available on the platform by heading to the website footer and clicking ‘content reports’. This will download a zip folder with 3 location-specific TSV files.
Once you open the relevant TSV file in Excel, Google Sheets, or your preferred spreadsheet program, you will have all the information needed to cite the content on DT+. For step-by-step instructions on this process, please refer to the article on downloading content reports.
How do I cite resources found on DT+?
In continuation in this article, you will find a list of examples showing how to cite various types of DT+ resources in the following citation styles:
If you are using resources that are found outside the platform, such as play reviews, please consult the appropriate citation guidelines for those sources, as the guidance below focuses solely on citing materials available directly on DT+.
Please note: When accessing DT+ through some institutions, the URLs may include proxy-specific elements to enable access through the institution’s network. These modifications can prevent others without similar access from using the URLs, so consider removing them before sharing.
Chicago
Examples of citing a video of a production on DT+:
- Bovell, Andrew. Things I Know To Be True. Directed by Geordie Brookman and Scott Graham. Frantic Assembly and Digital Theatre+, 2016. Lyric Hammersmith, London. Digital Theatre+. Streaming Video. https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/things-i-know-to-be-true. Accessed January 10, 2025.
- Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. Directed by Polly Findlay. Royal Shakespeare Company, 2018. Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Digital Theatre+. Streaming Video. https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/macbeth-rsc. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Example of citing a video interview on DT+:
- Buffong, Michael. “Talking About Plays - Girls: An Interview with Michael Buffong”. Digital Theatre+, September 1, 2016. Streaming Video. https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/interviews/talking-about-plays-girls-an-interview-with-michael-buffong. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Example of citing an e-learning video on DT+:
- Digital Theatre+. Key Concepts in Postdramatic Theatre: Interpretation. September 18, 2024. Streaming Video. https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/workshops/key-concepts-in-postdramatic-theatre-interpretation?currentSeries=key-concepts-in-postdramatic-theatre. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Examples of citing written resources on DT+:
- Leach, Robert. “A Concise Introduction to Pantomime”. Digital Theatre+, February 2, 2018. PDF. https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/guides/pantomime. Accessed January 10, 2025.
- Cerullo, Jessica. “A Guide to Masterclasses in the Michael Chekhov Technique”. Digital Theatre+, August 16, 2017. PDF. https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/guides/a-guide-to-masterclasses-in-the-michael-chekhov-technique. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Harvard
Examples of citing a video of a production on DT+:
- Bovell, A. (2016). Things I Know To Be True. Frantic Assembly. Lyric Hammersmith, London, directed by G. Brookman and S. Graham. [Streaming Video]. Available at: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/things-i-know-to-be-true [Accessed January 10 2025]
- Shakespeare, W. (2018). Macbeth. Royal Shakespeare Company. Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, directed by P. Findlay. [Streaming Video] Available at: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/macbeth-rsc [Accessed January 10 2025]
Example of citing a video interview on DT+:
- Buffong, M. (2016). “Talking About Plays - Girls: An Interview with Michael Buffong”. [Streaming Video] Digital Theatre+. Available at: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/interviews/talking-about-plays-girls-an-interview-with-michael-buffong [Accessed 10 January 2025]
Example of citing an e-learning video on DT+:
- Digital Theatre+ (2024). Key Concepts in Postdramatic Theatre: Interpretation. [Streaming Video] Digital Theatre+. Available at: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/workshops/key-concepts-in-postdramatic-theatre-interpretation [Accessed 10 January 2025]
Examples of citing written resources on DT+:
- Leach, R. (2018). “A Concise Introduction to Pantomime”. [PDF] Digital Theatre+. Available at: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/guides/pantomime [Accessed 10 January 2025].
- Cerullo, J. (2017). “A Guide to Masterclasses in the Michael Chekhov Technique”. [PDF] Digital Theatre+. Available at: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/guides/a-guide-to-masterclasses-in-the-michael-chekhov-technique [Accessed 10 January 2025]
Please note: The Harvard citation format has several variations. The examples above demonstrate one approach to using this style.
MLA
Examples of citing a video production on DT+:
- Bovell, Andrew. Things I Know To Be True. Directed by Geordie Brookman and Scott Graham, Frantic Assembly and Digital Theatre+, 2016, Lyric Hammersmith, London, Digital Theatre+. edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/things-i-know-to-be-true. Accessed January 10, 2025.
- Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. Directed by Polly Findlay, Royal Shakespeare Company, 2018, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Digital Theatre+. edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/macbeth-rsc. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Example of citing a video interview on DT+:
- Buffong, Michael. “Talking About Plays - Girls: An Interview with Michael Buffong”. Digital Theatre+, September 1, 2016. edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/interviews/talking-about-plays-girls-an-interview-with-michael-buffong. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Example of citing an e-learning video on DT+:
- Key Concepts in Postdramatic Theatre: Interpretation. Digital Theatre+, September 18, 2024. edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/workshops/key-concepts-in-postdramatic-theatre-interpretation. Accessed January 10, 2025.
Examples of citing written resources on DT+:
- Leach, Robert. “A Concise Introduction to Pantomime”. Digital Theatre+, February 2, 2018. edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/guides/pantomime. Accessed January 10, 2025.
- Cerullo, Jessica. “A Guide to Masterclasses in the Michael Chekhov Technique”. Digital Theatre+, August 16. 2017. edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/guides/a-guide-to-masterclasses-in-the-michael-chekhov-technique. Accessed January 10, 2025.