The history of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska 1915-2005
Subtitle: from a wilderness tent to a multimillion dollar stage
By: Catherine J. Stadem ; with a preface by John Strohmeyer.
Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Lewiston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9780773438828
Subjects: Theater -- Alaska -- Anchorage -- History -- 20th century; Theater -- Alaska -- Anchorage -- History -- 21st century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The early years, 1915-1946: building the foundation of a cultural heritage; title: Frank Brink, the "father of Anchorage theatre: teacher, director, playwright and composer leaves lasting mark; title: Anchorage Community Theatre: a community of theatre for families endures; title: Soldiers on stage: World War II brings talent to growing city; title: Jack Wandell and the Anchorage drama lab: quality theatre versus the red scare; title: Theatre Guild, 1970-1990: innovation's heights and burnout; title: University theatre: training artists for an uncertain future; title: The Alaska repertory theatre:  a story of money and art; title: Out North Theatre Company: out of the closet, into the spotlight; title: Theatre for children: movement begins with parents; title: Ups and downs: 1980-2000 and beyond in a boom-bust economy; title: Cyrano's, eccentric theatre company and others look to 21st century: the heirs of 1915 carry on; title: Epilogue.