1st Edition
Eastern European Theatre After the Iron Curtain
Edited By Kalina Stefanova
Copyright 2000
282 Pages
by
Routledge
282 Pages
by
Routledge
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An important new survey of Eastern European theater after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Explores all aspects of theater, from playwriting, directing and acting, to repertoire creation and theatre management. Uses material never previously published on theatre life during the Communist years. Compares theater before and after the political changes in Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary,... Read more
Acknowledgements List of Plates Introduction by John Elsom 1. Albanian Theater 2. Bulgarian Theater 3. Czech Theater 4. Hungarian Theater 5. Latvian Theater 6. Lithuanian Theater 7. Moldovan Theater 8. Polish Theater 9. Romanian Theater 10. Russian Theater 11. Slovak Theater 12. Ukrainian Theater Notes on Contributors Index
Biography
Stefanova, Kalina
"It tells a common story of the battle against the new poverty, of once lavishly funded theaters reduced to penury, or artists surviving against the odds, and fighting back. As a historical account, it is invaluable for all students of the theater. As a record of human determination, it will inspire everyone." - John Elsom, International Association of Theater Critics
