Church and Stage
Subtitle: The Theatre As Target of Religious Condemnation in Nineteenth Century America
Publisher: McFarland
Published: November 7, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 221
ISBN-13: 9780786430802
Subjects: American history: c 1800 to c 1900; History of religion; Theatre, drama; Performing Arts; Performing Arts/Dance; The Americas; General; Theater - General; Theater - History & Criticism; History / United States; 19th century; Christianity; History; Moral and ethical aspects; Religious aspects; Theater; United States
Description: "This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers and the inherently uncontrollable nature of the stage"--Provided by publisher.