| Leading Creators of Twentieth-Century Czech Theatre Contributor(s): Burian, Jarka M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415270308 ISBN-13: 9780415270304 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: In this invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech theatre, Professor Jarka M. Burian provides us with insightful portraits of the directors K. H. Hilar, E. F. Burian, Alfred Radok, and Otomar Krejca: of the famous Voskovec and Werich comedic duo; of the scenographer Josef Svoboda; and of the playwright, now President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel. There are also briefer studies of numerous other directors, designers, and actors. The author, a Czech-American theatre scholar and practitioner, has been a frequent on-site observer of Czech theatre since 1965. He is directly acquainted with many of the major artists and the most notable productions that have made Czech theatre internationally famous. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism - Drama |
| Dewey: 792.094 |
| LCCN: 2001048108 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.72" W x 9.02" (1.22 lbs) 248 pages |