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An Ideal Theater: Founding Visions For A New American Art
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An Ideal Theater Is A Wideranging, Inspiring Documentary History Of The American Theatre Movement As Told By The Visionaries Who Goaded It Into Being. This Anthology Collects Over Forty Essays, Manifestos, Letters And Speeches That Are Each Introduced And Placed In Historical Context By The Noted Writer And Arts Commentator, Todd London, Who Spent Nearly A Decade Assembling This Collection. This Celebration Of The Artists Who Came Before Is An Exhilarating Look Backward, As Well As Toward The Future, And Includes Contributions From:Jane Addams William Ball Julian Beck Herbert Blau Angus Bowmer Bernard Bragg Maurice Browne Robert Brustein Alison Carey Joseph Chaikin Harold Clurman Dudley Cocke Alice Lewisohn Crowley Gordon Davidson R. G. Davis Doris Derby W. E. B. Du Bois Zelda Fichandler Hallie Flanagan Eva Le Gallienne Robert E. Gard Susan Glaspell Andr Gregory Tyrone Guthrie John Houseman Jules Irving Margo Jones Frederick H. Koch Lawrence Langner W. Mcneil Lowry Charles Ludlam Judith Malina Theodore Mann Gilbert Moses Michaela Oharra John Oneal Joseph Papp Robert Porterfield Jos Quintero Bill Rauch Bernard Sahlins Richard Schechner Peter Schumann Maurice Schwartz Gary Sinise Ellen Stewart Lee Strasberg Luis Miguel Valdez Nina Vance Douglas Turner Wardas Well As The Founding Visions Of Theatres From Across The Country:The Actors Studio The Actor'S Workshop Alley Theatre American Conservatory Theater American Repetory Theater Arena Stage Barter Theatre Bread And Puppet Theater The Carolina Playmakers The Chicago Little Theater Circle In The Square Theatre The Civic Repertory Theatre Cornerstone Theater Company The Federal Theatre Project Ford Foundation Program In Humanities And The Arts The Free Southern Theater The Group Theatre The Hullhouse Dramatic Association Krigwa Players The Living Theatre La Mama Experimental Theatre Club The Mark Taper Forum The Mercury Theatre Minnesota Theater Company (Guthrie Theater) The National Theatre Of The Deaf The Negro Ensemble Company The Negro Theatre Project, Federal Theatre Project The Neighborhood Playhouse New Dramatists The New York Shakespeare Festival The Open Theater Oregon Shakespeare Festival The Performance Group The Provincetown Players The Repertory Theater Of Lincoln Center The Ridiculous Theatrical Company Roadside Theater The San Francisco Mime Troupe The Second City Steppenwolf Theatre Company El Teatro Campesino Theater '47 The Theatre Guild The Theatre Of The Living Arts The Washington Square Players The Wisconsin Idea Theater Yale Repertory Theatre The Yiddish Art Theatre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'An Ideal Theater' about? A: 'An Ideal Theater' is a documentary anthology that explores the history of the American theatre movement through essays, manifestos, letters, and speeches from various visionaries who contributed to its development.
- Q: Who is the author of 'An Ideal Theater'? A: The book is authored by Todd London, a noted writer and arts commentator.
- Q: How many pages does 'An Ideal Theater' have? A: 'An Ideal Theater' contains 600 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'An Ideal Theater'? A: 'An Ideal Theater' was published on October 8, 2013.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'An Ideal Theater'? A: The book covers various topics related to the American theatre movement, including foundational visions, historical context, and contributions from notable theatre artists and companies.
- Q: Is 'An Ideal Theater' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'An Ideal Theater' is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to theatre history and criticism.
- Q: Are there contributions from specific theatre artists in this book? A: Yes, the anthology includes contributions from numerous influential theatre artists such as Jane Addams, William Ball, and Lee Strasberg, among others.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'An Ideal Theater'? A: 'An Ideal Theater' is targeted towards theatre enthusiasts, students, educators, and anyone interested in the history of American theatre.
- Q: Can you provide a summary of the main features of 'An Ideal Theater'? A: 'An Ideal Theater' features a collection of over forty essays and documents, historical context by the author, and insights into the visions of various theatre artists and companies across America.