Later Stages: Essays in Ontario Theatre from the First World War to the 1970sAnn Saddlemyer, Richard Plant Presents the first comprehensive study of 20th-century theater in Ontario, with eight original essays devoted to the evolution of performance. Subjects include professional performers and companies, "illegitimate" theater, summer festivals, university theater, the development of theatrical design, theater criticism, key playwrights of the period, and amateur theater. Concludes with an overview of resources for further study. Includes bandw photos. For students, scholars, and general readers. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Professional Performers and Companies | 13 |
Variety | 121 |
Summer Festivals and Theatres | 224 |
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