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The Playbook

A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War

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  • 384 páginas
  • 14 horas de lectura

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Set during the late 1930s, this book explores the Federal Theatre Project, which produced over a thousand plays across the U.S., reaching millions of Americans, many experiencing theater for the first time. It highlights the employment of thousands of artists, including future stars like Orson Welles and Arthur Miller, and emphasizes the project's role in addressing social issues such as racism and public health. Notable productions include a groundbreaking Black Macbeth in Harlem and a simultaneous adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's anti-fascist work, showcasing the project's cultural impact.

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The Playbook, James Shapiro

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Título
The Playbook
Subtítulo
A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2024
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
384
ISBN13
9780593490204
Serie
Calificación
4 de 5
Descripción
Set during the late 1930s, this book explores the Federal Theatre Project, which produced over a thousand plays across the U.S., reaching millions of Americans, many experiencing theater for the first time. It highlights the employment of thousands of artists, including future stars like Orson Welles and Arthur Miller, and emphasizes the project's role in addressing social issues such as racism and public health. Notable productions include a groundbreaking Black Macbeth in Harlem and a simultaneous adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's anti-fascist work, showcasing the project's cultural impact.