The Russian Theatre After Stalin

ISBN-13: 9780521582353 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 272 str.

Anatoly Smeliansky; Patrick Miles; Laurence Senelick

Opis

This is the first book to explore theater in Russia after Stalin. Through his work at the Moscow Art Theatre, Anatoly Smeliansky is in a key position to analyze contemporary events on the Russian stage and he combines this first-hand knowledge with valuable archival material. Smeliansky chronicles developments from 1953 and the rise of a new Soviet theater, highlighting the social and political events that shaped Russian drama and performance. The book also focuses on major directors and practitioners and contains a chronology, glossary of names, and informative illustrations.

Recenzje

'A 'must read' for those in the field, offered by one of the few people with the opportunity, intellience, maturity and good sense to write it.' Choice

Spis treści

Translator's note; Glossary; Chronology; Introduction; 1. The thaw (1953–1968); 2. The frosts (1968–1985); 3. The black box (1985–1997); Conclusion; Notes; Index.