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Women in the American Theatre: Actresses and Audiences, 17901870,Used
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The first time a villain ever tied someone to the railroad tracks, in a nineteenthcentury play entitled Under the Gaslight, it was a man who was tied down and a woman who cut him loose. In spite of the era's commonly held assumption that woman's place was in the home, the presence of actresses on stage and the roles that some of them played defied traditional stereotypes of submissive femininity. Around the same time, however, women in the theatre were being reduced to passive sex objects by the new "leg shows" flourishing on the New York stage. This book deals with theatre's two standing offers to womentransformation and objectificationduring the period when the American entertainment industry was taking shape and the first women's rights movement emerged. Through a series of vivid biographical sketches of female performers and managers, Faye Dudden provides a provocative discussion of the conflicting messages conveyed by the early theatre about what it meant to be a woman.According to Dudden, theatre in the early republic was predominantly an aural experience and a marginal, flybynight operation, and women were able to find opportunities for successful careers as performers and managers. But after 1860, as the theatre was organized by entrepreneurs into a more systematic, profitseeking enterprise, women's opportunities narrowed. They were increasingly excluded from management, and the commercial popularity of visual spectacles focused attention on their bodies rather than on their acting abilities. Dudden's lively study thus provides new insights into the relations among gender, popular culture, and American capitalism, showing how women became products in the entertainment marketplace even as they sought increased freedom in their everyday world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Women in the American Theatre: Actresses and Audiences, 1790-1870'? A: The book explores the dual themes of transformation and objectification of women in the American theatre during the 19th century, highlighting how actresses navigated their roles in a rapidly evolving entertainment industry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Faye E. Dudden, who provides insightful biographical sketches and analysis of female performers and managers in the American theatre.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Women in the American Theatre: Actresses and Audiences, 1790-1870' was published on February 27, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What significant changes in the theatre industry does the book discuss? A: The book discusses the shift in the theatre industry post-1860, where women faced increasing exclusion from management roles and were often objectified in visual spectacles.
- Q: Does the book include biographical sketches? A: Yes, the book includes vivid biographical sketches of female performers and managers, providing personal insights into their experiences in the theatre.
- Q: What insights does Faye Dudden provide about gender and popular culture? A: Dudden provides new insights into the relationship between gender, popular culture, and American capitalism, illustrating how women's roles in theatre evolved amid changing societal norms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in gender studies, theatre history, and American cultural history.
- Q: Are there any notable performances or plays discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book references significant plays and performances from the era, including 'Under the Gaslight,' which illustrate the evolving roles of women in theatre.