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Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy (Theater in the Americas)
Stephen D. Berwind, Melanie Blood, Theresa M. Collins, David A. Crespy, Dan Friedman, Alexis Greene, Jeffrey Eric Jenkins, Bruce Kirle, Sheila McNerne
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Description for Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy (Theater in the Americas)
Paperback. Because box office income rarely covers the cost of production, other sources are vital. Angels - financial investors and backers - have a tremendous impact on what happens on stage. This book explores not only how donors became angels, but also their backgrounds, motivations, policies, limitations, support, and successes and failures. Editor(s): Schanke, Robert A. Series: Theater in the Americas. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 463.
Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy examines the significant roles that theater patrons have played in shaping and developing theater in the United States. Because box office income rarely covers the cost of production, other sources are vital. Angels - financial investors and backers - have a tremendous impact on what happens on stage, often determining with the power and influence of their money what is conceived, produced, and performed. But in spite of their influence, very little has been written about these philanthropists. Composed of sixteen essays and fifteen illustrations, ""Angels in the American Theater"" explores ... Read more
Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy examines the significant roles that theater patrons have played in shaping and developing theater in the United States. Because box office income rarely covers the cost of production, other sources are vital. Angels - financial investors and backers - have a tremendous impact on what happens on stage, often determining with the power and influence of their money what is conceived, produced, and performed. But in spite of their influence, very little has been written about these philanthropists. Composed of sixteen essays and fifteen illustrations, ""Angels in the American Theater"" explores ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Condition
New
Series
Theater in the Americas
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Carbondale, United States
ISBN
9780809327478
SKU
V9780809327478
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About Stephen D. Berwind, Melanie Blood, Theresa M. Collins, David A. Crespy, Dan Friedman, Alexis Greene, Jeffrey Eric Jenkins, Bruce Kirle, Sheila McNerne
Robert A. Schanke, a professor emeritus of theatre at Central College, Iowa, has contributed to numerous journals, reference books and anthologies. He is the author of ""That Furious Lesbian"": The Story of Mercedes de Acosta, winner of the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, Ibsen in America: A Century of Change, Eva Le Gallienne: A Bio-Bibliography, and Shattered Applause: ... Read more
Reviews for Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy (Theater in the Americas)
Angels in the American Theater should be required reading for administrators and students alike. The essays are informative and readable, and the introduction by editor Robert A. Schanke is especially useful as an overview of theatre funding over the last century. - Gil Lazier, Dean of Theatre Emeritus, Florida State University. ""These essays work together admirably to fill a gaping ... Read more