Literary Criticism - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. & Canadian Drama - Literary Criticism, Frontier & Pioneer Life - Western United States, American Literature - Regional Literature - Literary Criticism, United States - Theater - History & Criticism

Performing the American Frontier, 1870-1906

Name: Performing the American Frontier, 1870-1906
Author: Roger A. Hall
ISBN: 9780521035170

by Roger A. Hall, Don B. Wilmeth

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Overview

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 film. 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.