The second volume of The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre covers the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, including the United States. Entries on 26 countries are preceded by specialist introductions on theatre in post-colonial Latin America, the theatres of North America, puppet theatre, theatre for young audiences, music theatre and dance theatre. The essays follow the series format, allowing for cross-referencing, both within this volume and between volumes. Each national entry is written by specialists in the particular country and the volume has its own teams of regional...