The history of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska 1915-2005 from a wilderness tent to a multi-million dollar stage
The growth of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska, is a microcosm of theatre development throughout the United States in the 20th century. In less than a century, Anchorage grew from its humble origins to become a vibrant frontier city of 300,000 and the cultural center of the state. Homegrown playwrights...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Lewiston, N.Y. :
Edwin Mellen Press
c2009.
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| Colección: | EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
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| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b31029632*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- The early years, 1915-1946: building the foundation of a cultural heritage
- Frank Brink, the "father of Anchorage theatre: teacher, director, playwright and composer leaves lasting mark
- Anchorage Community Theatre: a community of theatre for families endures
- Soldiers on stage: World War II brings talent to growing city
- Jack Wandell and the Anchorage drama lab: quality theatre versus the red scare
- Theatre Guild, 1970-1990: innovation's heights and burnout
- University theatre: training artists for an uncertain future
- The Alaska repertory theatre: a story of money and art
- Out North Theatre Company: out of the closet, into the spotlight
- Theatre for children: movement begins with parents
- Ups and downs: 1980-2000 and beyond in a boom-bust economy
- Cyrano's, eccentric theatre company and others look to 21st century: the heirs of 1915 carry on
- Epilogue.
