Pioneer Theatre in the Boise Basin: 1863-1899

ISBN-13: 9780615734453 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 218 str.

Charles E. Lauterbach

Opis

Story of how in four decades an isolated mining camp supply town, Boise, Idaho, overcame major obstacles to earn recognition as a Pacific Northwest "show town" with a fine theatre and large audiences to support frequent performances by national touring companies. Illustrated with over forty historical photographs. Brief biographies of many nineteenth century performers. Covers a wide range of theatrical events: comedies, dramas, minstrel shows, circuses, magicians, musicians and variety shows.