This book explores the creative, social, and communal roles of thousands of "opera houses" that appeared in towns in the late 1800s and flourished with an astounding array of cultural performances and public activities until the advent of movies. Now, these entertainment halls are now coming back to life as theaters and art centers, as people become increasingly aware of their potential for historic preservation and cultural activities.
This book explores the creative, social, and communal roles of thousands of "opera houses" that appeared in towns in the late 1800s and flourished with an astounding array of cultural performances and public activities until the advent of movies. Now, these entertainment halls are now coming back to life as theaters and art centers, as people become increasingly aware of their potential for historic preservation and cultural activities.
City planner in Washington, DC. Involved in environmental, cultural, and preservation planning to improve community livability, civic engagement, and sustainability for national, state and local public and private agencies. She has lectured, written articles and book, Going Shopping: Consumer Choices and Community Consequences, and was awarded two NEA individual grants.
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INTRODUCTION PART ONE A HEADY TIME: THOUSANDS OF OPERA HOUSES 1. Signs of Civilization 2. A Time of Change 3. Culture and the Public PART TWO ON STAGE: PERFORMANCES, PERFORMERS, AND THEIR PATRONS 4. Early Struggles 5. Theater Thrives 6. Celebrities and Stars 7. Other Entertainments and Enlightenments 8. Music and Opera 9. What the Public Wants PART THREE IN TOWN: A PUBLIC HALL AND ITS PUBLIC ROLES 10. Business Connections 11. Public Place and Civic Events 12. Challenges 13. Immigrants 14. Symbols of Pride PART FOUR BORN AGAIN: REVIVED OPERA HOUSES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES 15. The Phoenix Arises 16. Successes 308 17. Engines for Regeneration 18. Like Family 366 19. Connecting Again AUTHOR'S COMMENTS APPENDIX: A Listing of Extant Opera Houses by State BIBLIOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION PART ONE A HEADY TIME: THOUSANDS OF OPERA HOUSES 1. Signs of Civilization 2. A Time of Change 3. Culture and the Public PART TWO ON STAGE: PERFORMANCES, PERFORMERS, AND THEIR PATRONS 4. Early Struggles 5. Theater Thrives 6. Celebrities and Stars 7. Other Entertainments and Enlightenments 8. Music and Opera 9. What the Public Wants PART THREE IN TOWN: A PUBLIC HALL AND ITS PUBLIC ROLES 10. Business Connections 11. Public Place and Civic Events 12. Challenges 13. Immigrants 14. Symbols of Pride PART FOUR BORN AGAIN: REVIVED OPERA HOUSES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES 15. The Phoenix Arises 16. Successes 308 17. Engines for Regeneration 18. Like Family 366 19. Connecting Again AUTHOR'S COMMENTS APPENDIX: A Listing of Extant Opera Houses by State BIBLIOGRAPHY
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