Our Stage and Its Critics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Edward Fordham Spence

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331077737 ISBN 13 : 9781331077732

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From sharp critique to surprising performance truths, this collection examines how acting and critics shape the modern stage.

This book surveys the theatre world with clear, practical insight. It discusses why audiences respond to certain actors, how foreign performances compare with English ones, and what makes stage management, direction, and criticism influential in shaping a play’s impact.

- Learn how critics influence our understanding of acting and the pressures on performers.
- Explore comparisons between English and continental styles, and what audiences expect in realism.
- See examples from notable productions and the roles of managers, directors, and interpreters.
- Understand why some performances captivate audiences even when their methods are debated.

Ideal for readers of theatre history, drama students, and anyone curious about how stage choices connect with public taste and critical debate.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Whilst reading the proof-sheets of these articles I have been oppressed by the thought that they give a gloomy idea about the state of our Stage. Yet I am naturally sanguine. Indeed, no one taking a deep interest in our drama could have written for a score or so of years about it unless of a naturally sanguine temperament.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331077737
• ISBN 13: 9781331077732
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 346
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