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This book focuses on the economic and social forces which shaped
American theatre throughout its 250-year history. The collection of
essays, written by leading theatre historians and critics of the
American theatre, represent a variety of methodologies and
approaches, and reflect the disparity and diversity of the social
and economic issues which have moulded the cultural heritage of
America. Arranged chronologically, the volume explores such topics
as anti-theatrical legislation in Colonial America; the theatre's
response to slavery, prostitution, alcoholism and women's rights;
the significance of black American musical comedy; women managers
in nineteenth-century American theatre; economic welfare in the
Federal Theatre Project; theatre nostalgia during the Reagan era;
and issues of multiculturalism in theatre. Alone or as a
collection, the essays will stimulate discussions concerning the
traditionally held views of America's theatrical heritage.
Though first performed some 400 years ago, the plays of William
Shakespeare still continue to capture the popular imagination and
are produced by numerous companies around the world. This reference
describes over 140 Shakespeare companies and festivals worldwide.
Each company or festival is profiled in a separate entry. Entries
are grouped in chapters devoted to particular states or countries,
and provide historical, organizational, demographic, and production
information. Each profile describes the history of the festival or
company; its organization, including staffing and budgeting; its
physical facilities and performance site; the demographics of its
audience and the community where it is located; and the company's
or festival's approach to producing Shakespeare's plays. Each entry
begins with a headnote providing essential information, such as the
name, address, box office phone number, length of season, principal
staff members, facilities, annual attendance, and budget. Each
closes with a chronological listing of all Shakespeare's plays
produced by the organization, and resources for further
information.
This is the first book to focus on the economic and social forces that shaped American theater throughout its two hundred and fifty year history. The collection of essays, written by leading theater historians and critics of American theater, represent a variety of methodologies and approaches. Arranged chronologically, the volume explores such topics as anti-theatrical legislation in Colonial America; the theater's response to slavery, prostitution, alcoholism, and women's rights; the significance of Black American musical comedy; women managers in nineteenth-century American theater; economic welfare in the Federal Theater Project; theater nostalgia during the Reagan era; and contemporary issues of multiculturalism in today's theater. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of American theater and social and cultural history.
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