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Overview"The history of African American performance and theatre is a topic that few scholars have closely studied or discussed as a critical part of American culture. In this fascinating interdisciplinary volume, David Krasner reveals such a history to be a tremendously rich one, focusing particularly on the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the 20th century. The fields of history, black literary theory, cultural studies, performance studies and postcolonial theory are utilized in an examination of several major productions. In addition, Krasner looks at the aesthetic significance of African American performers on the American stage and the meaning of the technique entitled ""cakewalking."" Investigating expressions of protest within the theatre, Krasner reveals that this period was replete with moments of resistance to racism, parodies of the minstrel tradition, and double consciousness on the part of performers. An enlightening work which unveils new information about its subject, Resistance, Parody, and Double Consciousness in African American Theatre offers insights into African American artistry during an era of racism and conflict." Full Product DetailsAuthor: NA NAPublisher: Palgrave USA Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1997 ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9780312173630ISBN 10: 0312173636 Pages: 218 Publication Date: 15 August 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsKrasner's combination of extensive archival research and far-ranging knowledge provides an exhilarating intellectual experience. - Library Journal The first winner of the Errol Hill Award for notable studies of African American theater, Krasner's insightful book examines a slighted period in the history of theater and entertainment. - Choice “Krasner's combination of extensive archival research and far-ranging knowledge provides an exhilarating intellectual experience.” — Library Journal <br>“The first winner of the Errol Hill Award for notable studies of African American theater, Krasner's insightful book examines a slighted period in the history of theater and entertainment.” — Choice <br> Krasner's combination of extensive archival research and far-ranging knowledge provides an exhilarating intellectual experience. -- Library Journal The first winner of the Errol Hill Award for notable studies of African American theater, Krasner's insightful book examines a slighted period in the history of theater and entertainment. -- Choice Krasner's combination of extensive archival research and far-ranging knowledge provides an exhilarating intellectual experience. - Library Journal The first winner of the Errol Hill Award for notable studies of African American theater, Krasner's insightful book examines a slighted period in the history of theater and entertainment. - Choice Author InformationDavid Krasner is Director of Undergraduate Theatre Studies at Yale University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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