Federal Theatre, 1935-1939 : : Plays, Relief, and Politics / / Jane DeHart Mathews.
The WPA Theatre Project-conceived as a relief measure, a work program, and an artistic experiment-enjoyed a brief but lively existence. With skill and sensitivity Mrs. Mathews explores its turbulent history from its ambiguous origins in 1935 to its tragic demise in 1939. The book recreate: the atmos...
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Mathews, Jane DeHart, author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Federal Theatre, 1935-1939 : Plays, Relief, and Politics / Jane DeHart Mathews. Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2015] ©1967 1 online resource (364 p.) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Princeton Legacy Library ; 1336 Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Illustrations -- I. The Chance of a Lifetime -- II. A Theatre Is Born -- III. Relevant Theatre in a Bureaucratic Framework -- IV. Regional Theatre in a Bureaucratic Framework -- V. Politics Versus Theatre: The Dies Committee Investigation -- VI. Politics Versus Theatre: Congress Kills Pinocchio -- VII. Art, Relief, and Politics: Conflicting Forces Examined -- Bibliography -- Index restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec online access with authorization star The WPA Theatre Project-conceived as a relief measure, a work program, and an artistic experiment-enjoyed a brief but lively existence. With skill and sensitivity Mrs. Mathews explores its turbulent history from its ambiguous origins in 1935 to its tragic demise in 1939. The book recreate: the atmosphere of the era, and conveys a vivid sense of the Joys, frustrations, and personal sacrifices undergone by those dedicated few who recognized the need for an American People's Theatre. Mrs. Mathews also provides a detailed account of the Congressional hearings which occasioned the disbanding of the. Project, and a fascinating portrait of Hallie Flanagan, the Projects colorful National Director.Originally published in 1967.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Issued also in print. Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. In English. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 30. Aug 2021) PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism. bisacsh Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Princeton Legacy Lib. eBook Package 1931-1979 9783110426847 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Princeton Legacy Lib. eBook Package Art & Architecture 9783110413502 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Princeton University Press eBook-Package Archive 1927-1999 9783110442496 print 9780691620244 https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400872176 https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781400872176 Cover https://www.degruyter.com/cover/covers/9781400872176.jpg |
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