The American Stage: Social and Economic Issues from the Colonial Period to the Present

Engle, Ron (Editor)/ Miller, Tice L. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0521034930 / ISBN 13: 9780521034937

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2006

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1st reissue edition. 320 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The American Stage: Social and Economic Issues from the Colonial Period to the Present
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521034930
• ISBN 13: 9780521034937
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

This book focuses on the economic and social forces which shaped American theatre throughout its history. Alone or as a collection, these essays, written by leading theatre historians and critics of the American theatre, will stimulate discussions concerning the traditionally held views of America's theatrical heritage.