Surprising Theater Origins
Surprising Theater Origins challenges conventional wisdom about the history of performing arts. It argues that modern theater''s roots lie not solely in classical Greek drama but also in diverse cultural practices, many existing outside traditional institutions. The book explores proto-theater, religious rituals, political theater, and popular entertainment, revealing how these elements shaped the...
Surprising Theater Origins challenges conventional wisdom about the history of performing arts. It argues that modern theater''s roots lie not solely in classical Greek drama but also in diverse cultural practices, many existing outside traditional institutions. The book explores proto-theater, religious rituals, political theater, and popular entertainment, revealing how these elements shaped the...
