Title Performing opposition : modern theater and the scandalized audience / Neil Blackadder

Published Westport, Conn. ; London : Praeger, 2003

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Description xvii, 228 pages ; 25 cm Contents Introduction: Modern Theater Scandals and the Evolution of the Theatrical Event -- 1. "Are We in a Brothel Here, or a Theater?" Resisting Naturalism: Hauptmann's Before Sunrise -- 2. "Down with Lugne Chamber Pot!": Playing with the Taboo" Jarry's Ubu Roi -- 3. "This Is Not Irish Life!": Defending National Identity: Synge's The Playboy of the Western World -- 4. "A Slander on the Citizen Army!": Vindicating Fallen Heroes: O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars -- 5. "Pfui!": Disdaining Experimentation: Brecht during the Weimer Republic: In the Jungle, Baal, Lehrstuck, Mahagonny, and A Man's a Man Summary "Neil Blackadder is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Knox College."--BOOK JACKET Notes Formerly CIP. Uk Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [213]-219) and index Subject European drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism. European drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism. Experimental theater -- Europe -- History -- 20th century. Experimental theater -- Europe -- History -- 19th century. Theater audiences -- Europe -- History -- 20th century. Theater audiences -- Europe -- History -- 19th century. LC no. 2002044967 ISBN 0275980561 alkaline paper

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