Summer Stock!: An American Theatrical Phenomenon
"With wit, clarity, thoroughness, and a wonderful sense of discovery, Martha LoMonaco has written a captivating, informative, and very entertaining history and debunking of the mythology of this most American of theatrical traditions... A stimulating and delightful journey to our past."--Don B. Wilmeth, Brown University"The largely overlooked history of American summer stock is illuminated in this energetic and powerful book. Martha LoMonaco sets out to change our perception of summer stock, and she succeeds admirably. Combining meticulous research, breathtaking knowledge of twentieth-century theatre history, and deep love for the subject, the author has produced a groundbreaking account of this indigenous American art form. The book will broaden our understanding of American theatre history and enrich the study of American culture."--David Krasner, Yale University"LoMonaco vividly profiles the colorful individuals who invented summer stock...And she knows a good quote when she sees one, such as Tallulah Bankhead's famous advice to faded starts: 'When th wolf's at the door, run to the barns."--Wendy Smith, Variety