That theatre is a business remains a truth often ignored by theatre insiders and consumers of the performing arts alike. The essays in Theatre Symposium; Volume 22 explore theatre as a commercial enterprise both historically and as a continuing part of the creation; production; and presentation of contemporary live performance. The eleven contributors to this fascinating collection illuminate many aspects of commercial theatre and how best to examine it. George Pate analyzes the high-stakes implication of a melodramatic legal battle. Christine Woodworth recounts the difficulties encountered by British actresses near the turn of the twentieth century; while Boone J. Hopkins considers newly found images of Margo Jones along with the commercial appeal they represent. The volume continues with articles that follow developments with ties to commercial theatre; such as the interplay between Broadway companies and regional theatres; musical productions in communist Poland; and the influence of Korean popular culture on theatre and the unique production arrangements that have resulted. Other essays investigate alternative concepts related to commercial themes with regard to audience interaction and the burgeoning world of geek theatre. Edited by David S. Thompson; this latest publication by the largest regional theatre organization in the United States collects the most current scholarship on theatre history and theory.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Constant companion; therapy; lifehellip;.. Tango soulhellip;..By CustomerThe past year has been a year of evolution and change for me and along the way I found tango but I donrsquo;t think I truly found Tango until I found this bookhellip;. As a Tango neophyte; Beatrizrsquo;s book has quickly become my touchstone; a constant companion to read and re-read; and reference in moments of struggle. She conveys the beauty and soul of Tango through her conversational style; openness tempered with honor and respect for the true history and a for all aspects of Tango. Via approachable language and gentleness of the storytelling; it feels like coming homehellip;. Warm; intimate; protective; caring; deep; elegant; diverse; and stronghellip;. Through this book she captures and conveys Tango as the experience that captured my heart.There are plenty of books that discuss components of tango; however for my experience and understanding this book is the only one that provided the holistic perspective of Tango. Through her discussion of the history; music; relationship between people and the music and shared movement; and stories from a range of dancers; musicians; and tanguero/as - Beatriz captures and delves deeply into what it is that drew me to Tango; why it is worth spending the years to truly grow into and experience the extreme beauty; warmth; connection and comfort that can come from Tango. Itrsquo;s my touchstone to remind me to enjoy the journey; to take it slow and let my experience and personal Tango grow; and to revel in the home that can be created in a moment wrapped up in the history; emotion; music; and connection.If you are going to read any Tango book - make it this one....1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. To be read over...and over...and over....By Malik WatkinsCurrently; on my third readinghellip;many terms can be used to describe Tango; and; this book provides the quintessential description of each of them. In fact; ldquo;In Strangers Armsrdquo; connects all the Tango books I have read to the human reality of its formation; existence; and evolution. Beatriz; takes each essential element of Tango and creates the type of understanding that gives depth and breadth to each Tango experience. This book delves deeply into the ldquo;The Invisible Heart of the Dance.rdquo; But; it also unearths from the shallow descriptions many hold; the depth of the roots of Tango; the characteristics of its formative geography; how its poetry and musicality give expression to the various experiences within the human condition; its expanding global reach; and; a deeper understanding and interpretation of what we should actually be learning in our Tango classes. Since ldquo;In Strangers Armsrdquo; is written in a conversational 1st hand prose; it is not a book about Tango. This book; is in fact; Tangohellip;1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the best books on tangoBy Matthew J. Brockwell"This dance begins; as our lives begin: by embracing and trusting a stranger." Tango is not an easy subject to write about. Beatriz Dujovne is one of (in my opinion) just a handful of authors who have done so brilliantly. She writes from the perspective of being an Argentine-born scholar who has spent much of her life in the United States. This gives her; I think; both the insiders and outsiders perspectives that together are so necessary to appreciate the global phenomenon that tango has become. She accomplishes what I think is a true tour-de-force with this book: it is at once a meticulously researched example of academic integrity; and at the same time she conveys the unmistakeable sensibility of a deeply felt personal memoir; and her own connection to the dance is quite evident; while never taking center stage. If you love tango; read this book.
