Kirjahaku

In this book Professor Berkowitz studies the diversity of American drama from the stylistic, experimental plays of O'Neill, through verse, tragedy and community theatre, to the theatre of the 1990s. The discussions range through dramatists, plays, genres and themes, with full supporting appendix material. It also examines major dramatists such as Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, Sam Shephard, Tennessee Williams and August Wilson and covers not only the Broadway scene but also off Broadway movements and fringe theatres and such subjects as women's and African-American drama.

A study of the rise of Off-Broadway, regional and non-profit theatres and other new alternative venues. The book charts the development of the regional theatres in America and how they have replaced Broadway, as the starting point for most new work in the theatre. As well as being a history of the growth of regional theatres across America, it also offers insights into what the future may bring for regional companies and their strategies for the next millenium. It includes interviews with leading artistic directors, and information on development of new plays and how funding sources operate. It also shows audience development strategies from different companies and addresses issues for specific theatres which are relevant to all theatre companies.