Title: Performing the American frontier, 1870-1906
First published: 2001
Description: "Performing the American Frontier 1870-1906 examines how the American frontier was presented in theatrical productions during the critical period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of cinema. In chronological fashion, the book explores the post-Civil War resurgence of interest in drama about the frontier, which led to a host of action-packed melodramas. From famous personages such as Mark Twain and "Buffalo Bill" Cody to lesser-known individuals such as Native American playwright and actress Gowongo Mohawk, Hall examines the plays, the players, and the playwrights who helped to define the American westward migration in theatrical terms and covers the complete dramatic experience including scenery, performance, and staging.

The book demonstrates the extraordinary variety of subject matter and theatrical styles used to dramatize the frontier, and places frontier drama within the context of its society by framing the productions with the contemporary debates on national policies."--Jacket.
Subjects: American drama, History and criticism, Frontier and pioneer life in literature, In literature, Pioneers in literature, American drama, history and criticism, American drama, history and criticism, 20th century, West (u.s.), in literature
Places: West (U.S.)
Time periods: 20th century, 19th century
LC classification: PS338.F76 H35 2001