An astonishing variety of theatrical performances may be seen
today in the eight countries of Southeast Asia--Burma, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
James Brandon spent more than three years observing and
interviewing troup members in these countries. He describes
twenty-five of the most important theatrical forms, grouping them
according to their origins as folk, court, popular, or Western
theatre. He considers the theatre from four perspectives: its
origins, its art, its role as a social institution, and its
function as a medium of communication and propaganda. Brandon's
wide-ranging and lively discussion points out interesting
similarities and differences among the countries, and many of his
superb photographs are included here.
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