Editor: Rubin, Don; Editor: Solorzano, Carlo
Series#:2; World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre; Paperback; 200 B&w Photographs, Bibliographies, Index
640 pages
Published: December 1995
Taylor & Francis Books Ltd
ISBN: 0415227453
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The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: The Americas covers North, Central and South America. Entries on 26 countries are preceded by specialist introductions on Theatre in Post-Colonial Latin America, The Theatres of North America, Puppet Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences, Music Theatre and Dance Theatre.Each country is written by specialists in that particular country, and the volume has its own team of regional editors, overseen by the main editorial team based at the York University in Canada headed by Don Rubin. The entries cover all aspects of theatre genres, practitioners, writers, critics and styles, with bibliographies, over 200 black & white photographs and a substantial index. This unique volume forms a reference resource of unparalleled value.Covers the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, including the United States. This volume covers theatre of the Americas from 1945. Entries on 26 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.