Samuel Beckett's Theatre in America [electronic resource] : The Legacy of Alan Schneider as Beckett's American Director /
Bianchini, N.author.
A study of the 30-year collaboration between playwright Samuel Beckett and director Alan Schneider, Bianchini reconstructs their shared American productions between 1956 and 1984. By examining how Beckett was introduced to American audiences, this book leads into a wider historical discussion of American theatre in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A study of the 30-year collaboration between playwright Samuel Beckett and director Alan Schneider, Bianchini reconstructs their shared American productions between 1956 and 1984. By examining how Beckett was introduced to American audiences, this book leads into a wider historical discussion of American theatre in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Introduction: "exactly as you envisioned": Alan Schneider and Samuel Beckett -- The laugh sensation of two continents! -- Finding a home off-Broadway -- A series of firsts -- New York and beyond -- American zenith -- Conclusion: assessing Schneider's legacy.
Schneider, Alan, 1917-1984
Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989
Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989
Literature, Modern-20th century.
Theater-History.
Performing arts.
Theater.
British literature.
Twentieth-Century Literature.
Theatre History.
Performing Arts.
Theatre and Performance Studies.
British and Irish Literature.