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A thoughtful, witty look at theater today, exploring why certain styles captivate audiences and what they reveal about stage life.
Arthur Ruhl surveys the shifting world of drama, from the bright, old‑fashioned melodrama to the lighter, more modern forms. He discusses iconic performances and the actors who shape them, comparing fairy-tale sweetness with tougher realism while weighing audience reaction and stage craft. The book blends lively anecdotes with clear ideas about what makes a production work, and why some trends endure.
Readers will gain a window into the ambitions of contemporary theatre, the balance between spectacle and substance, and the way critics judge performances that aim to thrill as well as illuminate.
- Character and style: how actors convey mood and meaning on stage
- The enduring appeal of melodrama versus modern realism
- How critics frame performances that blend whimsy with technique
Ideal for readers drawn to theatre history, production design, and the evolving language of live performance.
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Second Nights: People and Ideas of the Theatre to-Day (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book on theater history uses the second night of a play as a vignette to explore the state of the theater at various points in history, with detailed accounts of famous theater performers and reviews of their work. The author, writing with decades of experience in the theater business, provides keen insights into the societal roles of theater and the practical struggles for performers to find their footing. The author's approach is highly accessible and regularly dives into anecdotes and character profiles while touching on a broad range of plays and theatrical performers, from the Shakespearean stage to contemporary vaudeville. This book is an absorbing exploration of the theater from backstage, providing a wealth of observations and history on a vibrant canvas of personalities and famous works. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331700623_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331700623
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Second Nights : People and Ideas of the Theatre to-Day (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1331700620
ISBN 13 : 9781331700623
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 390 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26008103/2
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