World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: The Americas

by Don Rubin (Editor), Carlos Solorzano (Editor)

Overview

This new in paperback edition of World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre covers the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, including the United States. Entries on twenty six countries are preceded by specialist introductions on Theatre in Post-Colonial Latin America, Theatres of North America, Puppet Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences, Music Theatre and Dance Theatre.
The essays follow the series format, allowing for cross-referring across subjects, both within the volume and between volumes.
Each country entry is written by specialists in the particular country and the volume has its own teams of regional editors, overseen by the main editorial team based at the University of York in Canada headed by Don Rubin.
Each entry covers all aspects of theatre genres, practitioners, writers, critics and styles, with bibliographies, over 200 black & white photographs and a substantial index. This Encyclopedia is indispensable for anyone interested in the cultures of the Americas or in modern theatre. It is also an invaluable reference tool for students and scholars of a wide range of disciplines including history, performance studies, anthropology and cultural studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136359286
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/08/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	640
File size:	132 MB
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About the Author

Don Rubin, Carlos Solorzano

Table of Contents

GlossaryAn Introduction: Of Nations and their TheatresDon RubinTowards Cultural Independence and Diversity: An Introduction to Theatre in the AmericasDon Rubin and Carlos SolórzanoDance TheatreSelma Jeanne CohenTheatre for Young AudiencesWolfgang WöhlertPuppet TheatreHenryk JurkowskiArgentinaBolivia (Overview)BrazilCanadaChileColombiaCommonwealth Caribbean (Overview)Costa RicaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorFrench Caribbean (Overview)GuatemalaHaiti (Overview)Honduras (Overview)MexicoNetherlands Antilles and Aruba (Overview)Nicaragua (Overview)PanamaParaguay (Overview)PeruPuerto RicoUnited States of AmericaUruguayVenezuelaFurther Reading: The AmericasInternational Reference: Selected BibliographyWriters and National Editorial CommitteesIndex

Editorial Reviews

The second of a projected six volumes on nations and their theatres since 1945. Sketching out a social and political context for each of the countries studied, articles explore each country's national theatre in 12 sections: history, structure of the national theatre community, artistic profile, music theatre, dance theatre, theatre for young audiences, puppet theatre, design, theatre space and architecture, training, criticism-scholarship-publishing, and further reading. Includes an introduction, several general essays on theatre in the Americas, and a glossary. For theatrical professionals and researchers on the profession. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

'Don Rubin as general editor and author of the first two introductory chapters (the second with Carlos Solorzano) has created a unique guide to contemporary theatre in the Americas, and with its many photographs and bibliographies, an essential resource for drama students and teachers.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'Writers from almost every nation on earth profile native expressions of music, dance, and puppet an dramatic theater since 1945 and comment on trends in design, training, criticism, and scholarship, in six insightful, inclusive, and entertaining volumes.' - New York Public Library, Best of Reference selection.

'Don Rubin as general editor and author of the first two introductory chapters (the second with Carlos Solorzano) has created a unique guide to contemporary theatre in the Americas, and with its many photographs and bibliographies, an essential resource for drama students and teachers.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'Writers from almost every nation on earth profile native expressions of music, dance, and puppet an dramatic theater since 1945 and comment on trends in design, training, criticism, and scholarship, in six insightful, inclusive, and entertaining volumes.' - New York Public Library, Best of Reference selection

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