American Indian Theater in Performance: A Reader - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0935626522 ISBN 13: 9780935626520

Publisher: UCLA American Indian Studies Center, 2000

Synopsis

Cultural Writing. Native American Studies. AMERICAN INDIAN THEATER IN PERFORMANCE: A READER is the first comprehensive collection to present the views of leading playwrights, directors, scholars, and educators in contemporary Native theater. This groundbreaking collection of recent and earlier writings serves as both an overview of the field and a source book for further study and performance. Locating Native theater within the rich contexts of Native communities, tribal sources of creativity, performance traditions, and artistic innovations, the articles and interviews in this reader provide historical context and offer perspectives on directing, dramaturgy, and new play development in Native theater.

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Review

The American Indian Theater in Performance is a comprehensive collection that presents views of leading playwrights, directors, scholars, and educators who are committed to the artistic and academic development of contemporary Native theater performance. The book is divided into four sections: Perspectives and Locations, Recent Directions and Performance Considerations, Interviews and Reflections, and Resources. The resources section includes an extensive annotated bibliography of critical resources including multiple plays by Native authors, published plays by Native playwrights, video resources, and internet resources. These playwrights invite the reader to reflect upon the painful past; share in the values of family, community, and tribe; and recognize Indian humor and spirituality. Review by Marilyn Russell, Ph.D. --Tribal College Journal; Winter2004, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p44-44, 2/3p, 2 Black and White Photographs

Edition details

• Publisher: UCLA American Indian Studies Center
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0935626522
• ISBN 13: 9780935626520
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 414
• Editor: Geiogamah Hanay, Darby Jaye T