What happened in American drama in the years between the
Depression and the conclusion of World War II? How did war make its
impact on the theatre? More important, how was drama used during
the war years to shape American beliefs and actions? Albert
Wertheim s Staging the War brings to light the important role
played by the drama during what might arguably be called the most
important decade in American history. As much of the country
experienced the dislocation of military service and work in war
industries, the dramatic arts registered the enormous changes to
the boundaries of social classes, ethnicities, and gender roles. In
research ranging over more than 150 plays, Wertheim discusses some
of the well-known works of the period, including The Time of Your
Life, Our Town, Watch on the Rhine, and All My Sons. But he also
uncovers little-known and largely unpublished plays for the stage
and radio, by such future luminaries as Arthur Miller and Frank
Loesser, including those written at the behest of the U.S.
government or as U.S.O. musicals. The American son of refugees who
escaped the Third Reich in 1937, Wertheim gives life to this vital
period in American history."
General
Imprint: |
Indiana University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2004 |
First published: |
February 2004 |
Authors: |
Albert Wertheim
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Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards
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Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-253-34310-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
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LSN: |
0-253-34310-0 |
Barcode: |
9780253343109 |
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