Theatricality
By: edited by Tracy C. Davis and Thomas Postlewait.
Contributors: Davis, Tracy C., 1960-; Postlewait, Thomas.
Series: Theatre and performance theory
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
Subjects: Theater.; Theater and society.
Description: "This collection of essays explores the changing connotations of "theatricality" for theatrical performance and everyday life. Six case studies, each written by a specialist in the field, use historically specific circumstances to illustrate how explanations of theatricality relate to political and cultural issues ranging from contemorary gender theory to Confucian philosophy, anti-theatrical prejudices, aesthetics of realism and politicized spectacle. This book establishes the terms of debates for theatricality's place within performance theory."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-237) and index.