Theatre Symposium - A Publication of the Southeastern Theatre Conference: Theatre and

Klappentext This collection of essays explores how drama can teach political principles and entertain at the same time. Political commentary is possible through "variety" theatre, this volume contends. Compiled from the April 2000 Theatre Symposium held on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, this collection of essays presents a compelling mix of theoretical and practical viewpoints from a broad diversity of scholars from around the country. What remains to be learned about the political objectives of Brecht's Lehrstriucke? What political power is resident in the satirical humor of Dario Fo's drama? What can we learn from Mordecai Gorelik's political/artistic philosophy that might inform contemporary practice? What was the impact of political theatre on Broadway between the wars? Is Thornton Wilder's Our Town the play we've always imagined it to be, or does it challenge the politics of its time? What is the role of theatre activism in raising consciousness about gender politics? These are only some of the questions addressed by this lively, informative discussion. Zusammenfassung Political commentary is possible through ""variety"" theatre! this volume contends. Compiled from the April 2000 Theatre Symposium held on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville! this collection of essays presents a mix of theoretical and practical point from various scholars.

Product details

• Authors: John C. (EDT)/ Barnes-McLain Countryman
• Assisted by: Noreen Barnes-McLain (Editor), John Countryman (Editor), John C Countryman (Editor), John C. Countryman (Editor)
• Publisher: The University of Alabama Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2001
• EAN: 9780817311117
• ISBN: 978-0-8173-1111-7
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Modern & Contemporary Poetics; Theatre Symposium; Modern & Contemporary Poetics; Theatre Symposium
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education