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Author Stadem, Catherine.

Title The history of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska 1915-2005 : from a wilderness tent to a multi-million dollar stage / Catherine J. Stadem ; with a preface by John Strohmeyer.

Publication Info. Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, [2009]
©2009

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 243 pages, 38 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 221) and index.
Contents The early years, 1915-1946: building the foundation of a cultural heritage -- Frank Brink, the "father of Anchorage theatre: teacher, director, playwright and composer leaves lasting mark -- Anchorage Community Theatre: a community of theatre for families endures -- Soldiers on stage: World War II brings talent to growing city -- Jack Wandell and the Anchorage drama lab: quality theatre versus the red scare -- Theatre Guild, 1970-1990: innovation's heights and burnout -- University theatre: training artists for an uncertain future -- The Alaska repertory theatre: a story of money and art -- Out North Theatre Company: out of the closet, into the spotlight -- Theatre for children: movement begins with parents -- Ups and downs: 1980-2000 and beyond in a boom-bust economy -- Cyrano's, eccentric theatre company and others look to 21st century: the heirs of 1915 carry on -- Epilogue.
Summary The growth of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska, is a microcosm of theatre development throughout the United States in the 20th century. In less than a century, Anchorage grew from its humble origins to become a vibrant frontier city of 300,000 and the cultural center of the state. Homegrown playwrights developed their craft, arts institutions flourished, withered, and were replaced by new institutions. Universities developed cadres of actors, directors, playwrights, designers and technicians. This book contains twelve color photographs and twenty-six black and white photographs.
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Subject Theater -- Alaska -- Anchorage -- History -- 20th century.
Theater.
Alaska -- Anchorage.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject Theater -- Alaska -- Anchorage -- History -- 21st century.
Chronological Term 21st century
1900-2099
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Stadem, Catherine. History of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska 1915-2005. Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2009 9780773438828 (DLC) 2009029302 (OCoLC)426796318
ISBN 9780773420632 (electronic book)
0773420630 (electronic book)
9780773438828
0773438823