A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States: Hippodrama’s Pure Air and Fire

Author:   Kimberly Poppiti
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780367666347


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   30 September 2020
Format:   Paperback
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A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States: Hippodrama’s Pure Air and Fire


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A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States documents the history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the sixteenth century, through the height of the form’s popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S. theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre, and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are also included.

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Author:   Kimberly Poppiti
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367666347


ISBN 10:   0367666340
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   30 September 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1_ Early Equestrian Entertainments in England 2_ Early Equestrian Entertainments in Colonial America (1771–1812) 3_ Early Productions of Equestrian Drama in England and the United States 4_ The Plays: Melodramatic Equestrian Drama 5_ The Plays: Military Equestrian Drama 6_ The Plays: Frontier Equestrian Drama 7_ The Plays: Stage Machinery in Racing and Related Equestrian Drama 8_ Epilogue and Conclusions Bibliography Index

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Kimberly Poppiti, PhD, MFA, has been studying and writing about horses and theatre for years. She has published numerous related articles and is a two-time winner of the USITT's Herbert D. Greggs Award (2017 and 2013) for her writing about theatre design and technology. For over 20 years, she was a full-time professor at Dowling College, where she chaired the Department of Communication and Performing Arts. She still works as a professor, and as a writer, living on Long Island with her family.

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