Play Production in America

'Play Production in America' offers an exhaustive and fascinating look behind the curtain of the American theatrical industry during its most formative years. Written by Arthur Edwin Krows, this classic text serves as a definitive guide to the myriad tasks required to transform a written manuscript into a living, breathing stage performance. From the initial stages of play selection and the nuances of contract law to the technical demands of scene building, lighting, and stage management, the work meticulously details the collaborative effort inherent in the performing arts.Divided into logical sections that mirror the lifecycle of a production, the book explores the roles of the producer, the director, the actor, and the technical crew. It also provides invaluable insight into the business side of the theater, including theater architecture, box office management, and the complexities of touring. For historians of the stage and students of drama, 'Play Production in America' remains a cornerstone resource for understanding the evolution of modern stagecraft and the professionalization of the Broadway industry. This work captures the spirit of an era when the American theater was establishing its unique identity on the world stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.