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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN-100822943301
ISBN-139780822943303
eBay Product ID (ePID)57105948
Product Key Features
Book TitlePittsburgh in Stages : Two Hundred Years of Theater
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Theater / History & Criticism, General
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, History
AuthorLynne Thompson Conner, Lynne Conner
Book SeriesRegional Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight21 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-005136
Reviews"Decades ago staples of American theater history studies were local histories, a phenomenon now rare. Lynne Conner's more integrated, contextualized, and sophisticated approach to Pittsburgh theater history, however, forces us to rethink the writing of similar studies and serves as a model that will inspire and, one hopes, lead to other similar and much needed efforts throughout the United States." --Don B. Wilmeth, Editor,Cambridge Guide to American Theatre, "Enlightening . . . a definitive history . . . a superb job of describing the evolution of Pittsburgh theater." --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Ultimately, in treating stage productions and their reception as a barometer of civic development and community life, ['Pittsburgh in Stages'] reveals as much about the social and economic oganization of Pittsburgh as it does about theatre history." --Theatre Journal, "Directing her spotlight on the surprisingly long and rich history of theater in Pittsburgh, Conner has produced a vital contribution to the literature about one of America's most intriguing cities. Conner not only illuminates little-known facets of our cultural heritage, but also transports readers from the stage to behind the scenes and into the audience to reinterpret Pittsburgh's 'all work' image. "Pittsburgh in Stages" is a valuable book that will be consulted for years to come." --Mary Brignano, Author, "Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera: How the Dreams Came True", "Enlightening . . . a definitive history . . . a superb job of describing the evolution of Pittsburgh theater." --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Lynne Conner's "Pittsburgh in Stages" is a page-turning read for anyone who believes art reflects a community as it grows over time. Citizens of all kinds will feel a kinship to its real, larger-than-life characters and be moved and amused to see how we got where we are, but especially those with theater in their lives today." --Karla Boos, Artistic Director, Quantum Theater, " Lynne Conner's "Pittsburgh in Stages" is a page-turning read for anyone who believes art reflects a community as it grows over time. Citizens of all kinds will feel a kinship to its real, larger-than-life characters and be moved and amused to see how we got where we are, but especially those with theater in their lives today." --Karla Boos, Artistic Director, Quantum Theater, "A unique work of historical scholarship. Conner's finest achievement is how in constructing this 'social history' she so vividly demonstrates the deep ties of Pittsburgh theatre to its ethnic and religious communities in a manner that the different cultures of the city's diverse neighborhoods come alive in the reader's mind. . . Adorned with excellent illustrations, maps and photos." --New England Theatre Journal, Ultimately, in treating stage productions and their reception as a barometer of civic development and community life, ['Pittsburgh in Stages'] reveals as much about the social and economic oganization of Pittsburgh as it does about theatre history., " Directing her spotlight on the surprisingly long and rich history of theater in Pittsburgh, Conner has produced a vital contribution to the literature about one of America's most intriguing cities. Conner not only illuminates little-known facets of our cultural heritage, but also transports readers from the stage to behind the scenes and into the audience to reinterpret Pittsburgh's 'all work' image. "Pittsburgh in Stages" is a valuable book that will be consulted for years to come." --Mary Brignano, Author, "Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera: How the Dreams Came True", "Ultimately, in treating stage productions and their reception as a barometer of civic development and community life, ['Pittsburgh in Stages'] reveals as much about the social and economic oganization of Pittsburgh as it does about theatre history." -Theatre Journal, A revelation for what it uncovers of early Pittsburgh theater. I think of August Wilson, who said he and his friends thought they had to invent black theater in the 1970s--if he'd had Lynne's book, he would have known there were folks living who could have shared their experience with him. As his plays all demonstrate, you can't take confident strides forward without being well grounded in the past., "For readers seeking a glimpse of the inner workings of theater personnel and cultural brokers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 'Pittsburgh in Stages' is a good start. For those who want a stimulating synopsis within an accurate social and political setting, this is it."-Pennsylvania Magazine of History & Biography, Decades ago staples of American theater history studies were local histories, a phenomenon now rare. Lynne Conner's more integrated, contextualized, and sophisticated approach to Pittsburgh theater history, however, forces us to rethink the writing of similar studies and serves as a model that will inspire and, one hopes, lead to other similar and much needed efforts throughout the United States., "For readers seeking a glimpse of the inner workings of theater personnel and cultural brokers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 'Pittsburgh in Stages' is a good start. For those who want a stimulating synopsis within an accurate social and political setting, this is it." --Pennsylvania Magazine of History & Biography, "Enlightening . . . a definitive history . . . a superb job of describing the evolution of Pittsburgh theater." "--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette", "For readers seeking a glimpse of the inner workings of theater personnel and cultural brokers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 'Pittsburgh in Stages' is a good start. For those who want a stimulating synopsis within an accurate social and political setting, this is it." -Pennsylvania Magazine of History & Biography, Enlightening . . . a definitive history. A superb job of describing the evolution of Pittsburgh theater., Conner provides strong and abundant evidence of a vibrant and continuous theater communiy that changed along with the social and economic communities that embraced it., A unique work of historical scholarship. Conner's finest achievement is how in constructing this 'social history' she so vividly demonstrates the deep ties of Pittsburgh theatre to its ethnic and religious communities in a manner that the different cultures of the city's diverse neighborhoods come alive in the reader's mind. . . Adorned with excellent illustrations, maps and photos., "Decades ago staples of American theater history studies were local histories, a phenomenon now rare. Lynne Conner's more integrated, contextualized, and sophisticated approach to Pittsburgh theater history, however, forces us to rethink the writing of similar studies and serves as a model that will inspire and, one hopes, lead to other similar and much needed efforts throughout the United States." --Don B. Wilmeth, Editor, "Cambridge Guide to American Theatre", "For readers seeking a glimpse of the inner workings of theater personnel and cultural brokers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 'Pittsburgh in Stages' is a good start. For those who want a stimulating synopsis within an accurate social and political setting, this is it." --Pennsylvania Magazine of History & Biography, For readers seeking a glimpse of the inner workings of theater personnel and cultural brokers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 'Pittsburgh in Stages' is a good start. For those who want a stimulating synopsis within an accurate social and political setting, this is it., "A unique work of historical scholarship. Conner's finest achievement is how in constructing this 'social history' she so vividly demonstrates the deep ties of Pittsburgh theatre to its ethnic and religious communities in a manner that the different cultures of the city's diverse neighborhoods come alive in the reader's mind. . . Adorned with excellent illustrations, maps and photos." -New England Theatre Journal
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal792.09748/86
Synopsis"Pittsburgh in Stages" offers the first comprehensive history of theater in Pittsburgh, placing it within the context of cultural development in the city and the history of theater nationally. Lynne Conner details the defining movements of each era and analyzes how public tastes evolved over time. She offers a fascinating study of regional theatrical development and underscores the substantial contribution of regional theater to American theatrical arts., Pittsburgh in Stages offers the first comprehensive history of theater in Pittsburgh, placing it within the context of cultural development in the city and the history of theater nationally. Lynne Conner details the defining movements of each era and analyzes how public tastes evolved over time. She offers a fascinating study of regional theatrical development and underscores the substantial contribution of regional theater to American theatrical arts., Pittsburgh has a rich and diverse theatrical tradition, from early frontier performances by officers stationed at Fort Pitt through experimental theater at the end of the twentieth century. Pittsburgh in Stages offers the first comprehensive history of theater in Pittsburgh, placing it within the context of cultural development in the city and the history of theater nationally.By the time the first permanent theater was built in 1812, Pittsburgh had already established itself as a serious patron of the theatrical arts. The city soon hosted New York and London-based traveling companies, and gained a national reputation as a proving ground for touring productions. By the early twentieth century, numerous theaters hosted 'popular-priced' productions of vaudeville and burlesque, and theater was brought to the masses. Soon after, Pittsburgh witnessed the emergence of myriad community-based theater groups and the formation of the Federation of Non-Commercial Theatres and the New Theater League, guilds designed to share resources among community producers. The rise of local theater was also instrumental to the growth of African American theatrical groups. Though victims of segregation, their art flourished, and was only later recognized and blended into Pittsburgh's theatrical melting pot. Pittsburgh in Stages relates the significant influence and interpretation of urban socioeconomic trends in the theatrical arts and the role of the theater as an agent of social change. Dividing Pittsburgh's theatrical history into distinct eras, Lynne Conner details the defining movements of each and analyzes how public tastes evolved over time. She offers a fascinating study of regional theatrical development and underscores the substantial contribution of regional theater in the history of American theatrical arts., Pittsburgh has a rich and diverse theatrical tradition, from early frontier performances by officers stationed at Fort Pitt through experimental theater at the end of the twentieth century. Pittsburgh in Stages offers the first comprehensive history of theater in Pittsburgh, placing it within the context of cultural development in the city and the history of theater nationally. By the time the first permanent theater was built in 1812, Pittsburgh had already established itself as a serious patron of the theatrical arts. The city soon hosted New York and London-based traveling companies, and gained a national reputation as a proving ground for touring productions. By the early twentieth century, numerous theaters hosted 'popular-priced' productions of vaudeville and burlesque, and theater was brought to the masses. Soon after, Pittsburgh witnessed the emergence of myriad community-based theater groups and the formation of the Federation of Non-Commercial Theatres and the New Theater League, guilds designed to share resources among community producers. The rise of local theater was also instrumental to the growth of African American theatrical groups. Though victims of segregation, their art flourished, and was only later recognized and blended into Pittsburgh's theatrical melting pot. Pittsburgh in Stages relates the significant influence and interpretation of urban socioeconomic trends in the theatrical arts and the role of the theater as an agent of social change. Dividing Pittsburgh's theatrical history into distinct eras, Lynne Conner details the defining movements of each and analyzes how public tastes evolved over time. She offers a fascinating study of regional theatrical development and underscores the substantial contribution of regional theater in the history of American theatrical arts.
LC Classification NumberPN2277.P55C66 2007
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