Catholic Theatre and Drama

Catholic Theatre and Drama
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9780786457793
ISBN-13 : 0786457791
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Book Synopsis Catholic Theatre and Drama by : Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.

Download or read book Catholic Theatre and Drama written by Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between the Catholic Church and theatre has a long and complicated history. This collection of fourteen critical essays seeks to demystify the ties--both practical and ideological--that have long bound Catholicism to theatrical production. This volume offers insights into medieval theatre, Jesuit drama, ballet and opera, modern stagings of medieval liturgical drama, Lorca and Lope de Vega as Catholic playwrights, Italian Catholic women's drama, Catholic play-wrighting and acting, and the unique challenges of teaching theatre in Catholic universities.

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