Theatre in Theory 1900-2000

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An Anthology

By David Krasner

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Theatre in Theory 1900-2000 is the most comprehensive anthology capturing the diverse theories that shaped twentieth-century drama and performance. It draws together critical manifestos, hypotheses, and perspectives from influential playwrights, directors, scholars, and philosophers worldwide. With thematic indices, introductions, and commentary, the collection supports a deep and interdisciplinary exploration of theatre's evolving nature.
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Ideal for students, teachers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the theory behind theatrical performance and dramatic arts.

Comprises nearly 100 critical essays written by the twentieth century's most influential playwrights, directors, scholars, and philosophers Features the writings of Oscar Wilde, Georg Lukacs, Bertolt Brecht, Gertrude Stein, Zora Neale Hurston, T.S.

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Theatre in Theory is the most complete anthology documenting 20th-century dramatic and performance theory to date, offering a rich variety of perspectives from the century’s most prominent playwrights, directors, scholars, and philosophers.

Includes major theoretical and critical manifestos, hypotheses, and theories from the field.
Wide-ranging and broadly constructed, this text has both interdisciplinary and global appeal.
Includes a thematic index, section introductions, and supporting commentary.
Helps students, teachers, and practitioners to think critically about the nature of theatre.

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Times Higher Education Supplement highlights the book's inclusion of voices from the era's major theatrical figures. Martin Puchner of Columbia University praises it as an indispensable and original collection for theatre lovers who appreciate thinking critically about their experience. Stanton B. Garner, Jr. emphasises its eclectic and accessible approach, bridging divides within theatre studies and affirming theatre's modern urgency.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405140447

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 1043g

Pages: 608

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About the Author

David Krasner is Associate Professor of Performing Arts and Head of the Acting Program at Emerson College. He is the coeditor (with Rebecca Schneider) of the University of Michigan Press's Series Theater: Theory/Text/Performance.