The San Francisco Mime Troupe Reader is a long-overdue collection of some of the finest political satires created and produced by the Tony Award-winning company during the last forty years.It is also a history of the company that was the theater of the counterculture movement in the 1960s and that; against all odds; has managed to survive the often hostile economic climate for the arts in the United States. The plays selected are diverse; representing some of the Troupes finest shows; and the books illustrations capture some of the Troupes most memorable moments.These hilarious; edgy; and imaginative scripts are accompanied by insightful commentary by theater historian and critic Susan Vaneta Mason; who has been following the Troupe for more than three decades. The Mime Troupe Reader will engage and entertain a wide range of audiences; not only general readers but also those interested in the history of American social protest; the counterculture of the 1960s-particularly the San Francisco scene-and the evolution of contemporary political theater. It will also appeal to the legions of Troupe fans who return every year to see them stand up against another social or corporate Goliath.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful read!By LynnsterA thorough read of a fascinating fabulous theme park of the early 1960s. Brought back forgotten memories of a favorite place time in my life. Kudos to the authors for taking the time to refresh the memory and add details as to the construction and early demise of a wonderful family park.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The original east coast answer to DisneylandBy James PernikoffI visited Freedomland in 1960 and 1961 when I was 7 and 8; so my memories are rather faded; and this book does a good job of bringing them back. Obviously it would have been better in color (and with a large foldout of the park map); but I know thats not Arcadias style. (Anyway; I still have a copy of the park program for that.)I think what did the park in was the lack of direct subway access. We were staying in Manhattan and had to take a shuttle from the Gun Hill Road subway station on the Dyre Avenue line; and that was simply too cumbersome to work well for a lot of people. If Freedomland had had the same access as Coney Island; it might have lasted longer; though ultimately the value of the land might have closed it down anyway. I wish I had gone back; the next time I saw the property; the high-rises of Co-op City were already in existence!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mommy and Daddy Take My Hand...By Hudsonbob... take me out to Freedomland. For those of us who grew up in the NYC area; who needed Disneyland? We had Freedomland USA! Built in the Bronx NY; this was our answer to Disneyland. A theme park in the shape of the USA with seven themed areas. Who can forget the Chicago Fire; Elsies (the Borden cow) Boudoir; the San Francisco Earthquake; Casa Loco; Spin-A-Top; and of course the Moon Bowl? The park was only open for 5 seasons; but for a NY kid; the park will live forever in my memory. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos and memories Ive yet to find. If you remember Freedomland; tell mommy and daddy to take your hand and buy this book about Freedomland.
