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The Playbook

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

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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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2024
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A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2024
Format
rigide
Pages
384
ISBN13
9780593490204
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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.