A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States: Hippodrama’s Pure Air and Fire

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Kimberly Poppiti

A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States

Hippodrama’s Pure Air and Fire

Kimberly Poppiti

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Routledge
18 June 2018

Theatre Studies; Animal spectacles

A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States documents the history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the sixteenth century, through the height of the form’s popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S. theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre, and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are also included.

By: Kimberly Poppiti
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138503021
ISBN 10: 1138503029
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 18 June 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1_ Early Equestrian Entertainments in England 2_ Early Equestrian Entertainments in Colonial America (1771–1812) 3_ Early Productions of Equestrian Drama in England and the United States 4_ The Plays: Melodramatic Equestrian Drama 5_ The Plays: Military Equestrian Drama 6_ The Plays: Frontier Equestrian Drama 7_ The Plays: Stage Machinery in Racing and Related Equestrian Drama 8_ Epilogue and Conclusions Bibliography Index

Kimberly Poppiti, PhD, MFA, has been studying and writing about horses and theatre for years. She has published numerous related articles and is a two-time winner of the USITT's Herbert D. Greggs Award (2017 and 2013) for her writing about theatre design and technology. For over 20 years, she was a full-time professor at Dowling College, where she chaired the Department of Communication and Performing Arts. She still works as a professor, and as a writer, living on Long Island with her family.