Circle stock theater was based on the repertory companies that began to tour America after the Civil War; unlike their repertory brethren, circle stock troupes toured a regular circuit, usually consisting of six small towns situated roughly in a circle around a base community where the performers lived. Through interviews, written reminiscences of veteran circle stock performers, and extensive research, the history of this unique slice of Americana is here presented for the first time.
Circle stock theater was based on the repertory companies that began to tour America after the Civil War; unlike their repertory brethren, circle stock troupes toured a regular circuit, usually consisting of six small towns situated roughly in a circle around a base community where the performers lived. Through interviews, written reminiscences of veteran circle stock performers, and extensive research, the history of this unique slice of Americana is here presented for the first time.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Landis K. Magnuson is a professor of English at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he specializes in theatre direction, acting for the stage, and American theatre history. The former chair of the English department, Magnuson continues to serve as director of the Anselmian Abbey Players.
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Table of Contents Foreword by Brooks McNamara Preface 1. A Wagon Wheel with Spokes 2. Early Practitioners and Circuits Benjamin B. Bernon Albert L. Trahern Trousdale Brothers An Era of Circuits Vaudeville Circuits Burlesque Wheels Airdome Circuits Additional Circuits of the Period Early Theatrical Circuits Theatrical Syndicate The Shuberts One-Night Production Circuits 3. Maintaining Body and Soul Financial Motivations Interpersonal Motivations 4. Satisfied Patrons Always Come Back Play Selection Broadway vs. Midwest Plays Toby Plays War Plays Play Brokers Script Alteration Play Piracy Vaudeville Specialties Presentation 5. Controlling the Grouch Bag Managers The Company Personnel Management Actors' Equity Governmental Involvement Chiseling Rehearsal Methods Transportation Weather Conditions Performance Sites Scenery Competition 6. Real Dollars and Sense Admission Depression-Era Merchant Circle Commonwealth Companies Show-and-Dance Candy and Popcorn Sales Radio Connections The Ballyhoo Expenses Special Problems in the Wartime Economy 7. Variety Galore Variations in Length Variations in Location and Environment Variations in Format and Content 8. A Quiet Demise Decline in Quantity Decline in Artistic and Management Practices Notes Works Consulted Index
Table of Contents Foreword by Brooks McNamara Preface 1. A Wagon Wheel with Spokes 2. Early Practitioners and Circuits Benjamin B. Bernon Albert L. Trahern Trousdale Brothers An Era of Circuits Vaudeville Circuits Burlesque Wheels Airdome Circuits Additional Circuits of the Period Early Theatrical Circuits Theatrical Syndicate The Shuberts One-Night Production Circuits 3. Maintaining Body and Soul Financial Motivations Interpersonal Motivations 4. Satisfied Patrons Always Come Back Play Selection Broadway vs. Midwest Plays Toby Plays War Plays Play Brokers Script Alteration Play Piracy Vaudeville Specialties Presentation 5. Controlling the Grouch Bag Managers The Company Personnel Management Actors' Equity Governmental Involvement Chiseling Rehearsal Methods Transportation Weather Conditions Performance Sites Scenery Competition 6. Real Dollars and Sense Admission Depression-Era Merchant Circle Commonwealth Companies Show-and-Dance Candy and Popcorn Sales Radio Connections The Ballyhoo Expenses Special Problems in the Wartime Economy 7. Variety Galore Variations in Length Variations in Location and Environment Variations in Format and Content 8. A Quiet Demise Decline in Quantity Decline in Artistic and Management Practices Notes Works Consulted Index
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