Throughout nineteenth century America, religious officials often condemned the theatre as an inversion of the house of God, similar to the church in architectural structure and organization but wholly different in purpose and values. This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions supported by capitalism profoundly affected the early development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers, and the lower class alliance with the stage. Three appendices provide period…mehr
Throughout nineteenth century America, religious officials often condemned the theatre as an inversion of the house of God, similar to the church in architectural structure and organization but wholly different in purpose and values. This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions supported by capitalism profoundly affected the early development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers, and the lower class alliance with the stage. Three appendices provide period correspondence, including an excerpt from Mark Twain's February 1871 "Memoranda," in which Twain criticizes an Episcopalian reverend for denying church burial to a popular stage comedian.
Claudia Durst Johnson lives in Berkeley, California. She was a professor of English and department head at the University of Alabama.
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Table of Contents Introduction-Church and Stage: The Two Temples 1. The English and Early American Beginnings 2. The Power and Values of the Church 3. Plays, Playgoers, and Actors 4. The Impact of Clerical Attacks on Actors and the Profession 5. The Church and the Actress 6. Trading Religious Approval for Work 7. Wearing the Pants, Making the Choices, Writing the Plays 8. Children in Industry: Children on Stage 9. Prostitutes and the Bar 10. Violence in the Audience, Irreverence on the Stage 11. The Winding Down of an Old War Appendix 1: Cornelius Logan's Defense of the Stage Appendix 2: Cincinnati Daily Enquirer on the Third Tier Appendix 3: Mark Twain on the Reverend Sabine Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Introduction-Church and Stage: The Two Temples 1. The English and Early American Beginnings 2. The Power and Values of the Church 3. Plays, Playgoers, and Actors 4. The Impact of Clerical Attacks on Actors and the Profession 5. The Church and the Actress 6. Trading Religious Approval for Work 7. Wearing the Pants, Making the Choices, Writing the Plays 8. Children in Industry: Children on Stage 9. Prostitutes and the Bar 10. Violence in the Audience, Irreverence on the Stage 11. The Winding Down of an Old War Appendix 1: Cornelius Logan's Defense of the Stage Appendix 2: Cincinnati Daily Enquirer on the Third Tier Appendix 3: Mark Twain on the Reverend Sabine Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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