[DOC] The History Of The Blues: The Roots; The Music; The People by Francis Davis at Arts-Photography

Description

Theatre has often served as a touchstone for moments of political change or national definition and as a way of exploring cultural and ethnic identity. In this book Steve Wilmer selects key historical moments in American history and examines how the theatre; in formal and informal settings; responded to these events. The book moves from the Colonial fight for independence; through Native American struggles; the Socialist Worker play; the Civil Rights Movement; and up to works of the last decade; including Tony Kushners Angels in America. In addition to examining theatrical events and play texts; Wilmer also considers audience reception and critical response.