World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre

The Americas

Don Rubin, Carlos Solorzano

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Routledge
07 February 2017

The Arts: General & Reference; Performance art; Theatre Studies

This new in paperback edition of World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre covers the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, including the United States. Entries on twenty six countries are preceded by specialist introductions on Theatre in Post-Colonial Latin America, Theatres of North America, Puppet Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences, Music Theatre and Dance Theatre. The essays follow the series format, allowing for cross-referring across subjects, both within the volume and between volumes. Each country entry is written by specialists in the particular country and the volume has its own teams of regional editors, overseen by the main editorial team based at the University of York in Canada headed by Don Rubin. Each entry covers all aspects of theatre genres, practitioners, writers, critics and styles, with bibliographies, over 200 black & white photographs and a substantial index. This Encyclopedia is indispensable for anyone interested in the cultures of the Americas or in modern theatre. It is also an invaluable reference tool for students and scholars of a wide range of disciplines including history, performance studies, anthropology and cultural studies.

Edited by: Don Rubin, Carlos Solorzano
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138179417
ISBN 10: 1138179418
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 07 February 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

GlossaryAn Introduction: Of Nations and their TheatresDon RubinTowards Cultural Independence and Diversity: An Introduction to Theatre in the AmericasDon Rubin and Carlos SolórzanoDance TheatreSelma Jeanne CohenTheatre for Young AudiencesWolfgang WöhlertPuppet TheatreHenryk JurkowskiArgentinaBolivia (Overview)BrazilCanadaChileColombiaCommonwealth Caribbean (Overview)Costa RicaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorFrench Caribbean (Overview)GuatemalaHaiti (Overview)Honduras (Overview)MexicoNetherlands Antilles and Aruba (Overview)Nicaragua (Overview)PanamaParaguay (Overview)PeruPuerto RicoUnited States of AmericaUruguayVenezuelaFurther Reading: The AmericasInternational Reference: Selected BibliographyWriters and National Editorial CommitteesIndex

Don Rubin, Carlos Solorzano

Reviews for World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: The Americas

'Don Rubin as general editor and author of the first two introductory chapters (the second with Carlos Solorzano) has created a unique guide to contemporary theatre in the Americas, and with its many photographs and bibliographies, an essential resource for drama students and teachers.' - Times Higher Education Supplement 'Writers from almost every nation on earth profile native expressions of music, dance, and puppet an dramatic theater since 1945 and comment on trends in design, training, criticism, and scholarship, in six insightful, inclusive, and entertaining volumes.' - New York Public Library, Best of Reference selection