The Playhouse and the Play, and Other Addresses Concerning the Theatre and Democracy in America

The Playhouse and the Play, and Other Addresses Concerning the Theatre and Democracy in America

Percy MacKaye

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781023608220

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“The Playhouse and the Play” collects addresses and essays by Percy MacKaye, a prominent figure in the early 20th-century American theater scene. MacKaye explores the relationship between the stage and democratic ideals, reflecting on the role of theater in shaping American society. He delves into various aspects of theatrical production, from dramaturgy to performance, and examines the influence of figures like Edwin Booth and William Butler Yeats. MacKaye champions the potential of American theater to foster civic engagement and cultural enrichment, drawing inspiration from classical playwrights like Sophocles and Aristophanes, as well as modern innovators like Ibsen. This volume offers insights into the theatrical landscape of early America and MacKaye’s vision for a theater that embodies the spirit of democracy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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