1st Edition

Leading Creators of Twentieth-Century Czech Theatre

By Jarka M. Burian Copyright 2002
248 Pages
by Routledge

248 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

In this invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech theatre, Professor Jarka M. Burian provides us with insightful portraits of the directors K. H. Hilar, E. F. Burian, Alfred Radok, and Otomar Krejca: of the famous Voskovec and Werich comedic duo; of the scenographer Josef Svoboda; and of the playwright, now President of... Read more
Chapter 1 K. H. Hilar; Chapter 2 The Liberated Theatre of Voskovec and Werich; Chapter 3 E. F. Burian; Chapter 4 Alfred Radok; Chapter 5 Otomar Krej?a; Chapter 6 Grossman, Machá?ek, Schorm; Chapter 7 Josef Svoboda; Chapter 8 Twentieth-Century Czech Scenographers in the Interwar Era; Chapter 9 Czech Scenography Since 1968; Chapter 10 Czech Hamlets of the Twentieth Century; Chapter 11 Václav Havel;

Biography

Professor Jarka M. Burian studied at Rutgers University, and was awarded graduate degrees in theatre and drama at Columbia and Cornell Universities. Burian has lectured at many universities in the USA and abroad and directed numerous productions. He continues to teach, direct and pursue his research and publications.