The Cambridge History of American Theatre
Volume 2. 1870–1945
Part of Cambridge History of American Theatre
- Editors:
- Don B. Wilmeth, Brown University, Rhode Island
- Christopher Bigsby, University of East Anglia
- Date Published: January 2006
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521679848
Paperback
Looking for an examination copy?
This title is not currently available for examination. However, if you are interested in the title for your course we can consider offering an examination copy. To register your interest please contact [email protected] providing details of the course you are teaching.
-
Volume Two begins in the post-Civil War period and traces the development of American theater up to 1945. It discusses the role of vaudeville, European influences, the rise of the Little Theater movement, changing audiences, modernism, the Federal Theater movement, major actors and the rise of the star system, and the achievements of notable playwrights. This volume places American theater in its social, economic, and political context.
Read more- Initial chapter examines theatre as part of an integrated cultural history
- A detailed comparative chronological chart provides detail on theatrical events, other US cultural/historical highlights, and world history
- Considers theatre as a performance art, a cultural institution, and as a key factor in American social and political life
Reviews & endorsements
"The Cambridge History of American Theater is an indispensable resource for students and teachers ... The volume does a marvelous job of placing American theater in a cultural, historical, and theatrical context." Resources for American Literary Study
Customer reviews
Not yet reviewed
Be the first to review
Review was not posted due to profanity
×Product details
- Date Published: January 2006
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521679848
- length: 610 pages
- dimensions: 234 x 156 x 31 mm
- weight: 1.006kg
- contains: 31 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction Christopher Bigsby and Don B. Wilmeth
Timeline:
1870–1945: compiled by Don B. Wilmeth and Jonathan Curley
1. The hieroglyphic state: American theatre and society, post Civil War to 1945 Thomas Postlewait
2. A changing theatre: New York and beyond John Frick
3. Plays and playwrights: Plays and playwrights: civil war to 1896 Tice L. Miller
Plays and playwrights:
1896–1915 Ronald Wainscott
Plays and playwrights:
1915–45 Brenda Murphy
4. Theatre groups and their playwrights Mark Fearnow
5. Popular entertainment Brooks McNamara
6. Musical theatre Thomas Riis
7. Actors and acting Daniel J. Watermeier
8. Scenography, stagecraft, and architecture Mary C. Henderson
9. Directors and direction Warren Kliewer.
Sorry, this resource is locked
Please register or sign in to request access. If you are having problems accessing these resources please email [email protected]
Register Sign in» Proceed
You are now leaving the Cambridge University Press website. Your eBook purchase and download will be completed by our partner www.ebooks.com. Please see the permission section of the www.ebooks.com catalogue page for details of the print & copy limits on our eBooks.
Continue ×Are you sure you want to delete your account?
This cannot be undone.
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service.
If you requested a response, we will make sure to get back to you shortly.
×