In defence of theatre : aesthetic practices and social interventions /

"Why theatre now? Reflecting on the mix of challenges and opportunities that face theatre in communities that are necessarily becoming global in scope and technologically driven, In Defence of Theatre offers a range of passionate reflections on this important question. Kathleen Gallagher and Ba...

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Group Author: Gallagher, Kathleen, 1965; Freeman, Barry Professor
Published: University of Toronto Press,
Publisher Address: Toronto :
Publication Dates: [2016]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "Why theatre now? Reflecting on the mix of challenges and opportunities that face theatre in communities that are necessarily becoming global in scope and technologically driven, In Defence of Theatre offers a range of passionate reflections on this important question. Kathleen Gallagher and Barry Freeman bring together nineteen playwrights, actors, directors, scholars, and educators who discuss the role that theatre can--and must--play in professional, community, and educational venues. Stepping back from their daily work, they offer scholarly research, artists' reflections, interviews, and
Carrier Form: vii, 316 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-284) and index.
ISBN: 9781442630802
1442630809
9781442630796
1442630795
Index Number: PN2049
CLC: J80-05
Call Number: J80-05/I351