Cambridge Companion to American Theatre since 1945

The Cambridge Companion to American Theatre since 1945 provides an overview of the developments in American theatre, examining the shifts in spectatorship, economic, social, and political challenges, and the diversity of creative voices, communities, and perspectives that have emerged. It explores artistic communities, collaborative practices, and theatre methodologies across mainstream, regional, and experimental practices, forms, and expressions, paving the way for contemporary American theatrical innovation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Cambridge Companion to American Theatre since 1945 is a comprehensive guide that provides an insightful overview and analysis of the significant developments that have shaped American theatre since 1945. It delves into the intricate changes that have occurred in the organization and practices of the American theatrical landscape, examining key demographic and geographical shifts in spectatorship. Moreover, the volume addresses the economic, social, and political challenges that theatre artists have faced across diverse cultural climates and geographical locations.

In particular, it explores artistic communities, collaborative practices, and theatre methodologies across mainstream, regional, and experimental theatre practices, forms, and expressions. By examining the various creative voices, communities, and perspectives that were previously excluded from the theatrical landscape prior to the 1940s, the volume sheds light on the rich diversity that has emerged in American theatre since then. This diversity has led to the evolution of changing dramaturgical and theatrical languages, which have taken us into the twenty-first century.

These shifting perspectives and evolving forms of theatrical expressions have paved the way for contemporary American theatrical innovation, fostering a vibrant and dynamic artistic landscape that continues to evolve and thrive. The Cambridge Companion to American Theatre since 1945 is an essential resource for scholars, students, and theatre enthusiasts alike, offering a deep understanding of the past, present, and future of American theatre.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108727211
Edition number: New ed