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""Civic Repertory Plays"" is a significant collection of theatrical works that represent the repertoire of the pioneering Civic Repertory Theatre in New York. Curated by the legendary actress and director Eva Le Gallienne, this volume showcases the diverse range of plays that defined the theater's mission to provide high-quality, accessible drama to a broad audience during the late 1920s. The collection includes a selection of influential plays that were central to the theater's identity and success, offering a unique window into the artistic vision of Le Gallienne. She sought to challenge the commercialism of Broadway by fostering a permanent ensemble company dedicated to both classic and contemporary international drama. Readers and scholars of theater history will find valuable insights into the programming and aesthetic standards of one of the most important institutions in the history of American stagecraft. ""Civic Repertory Plays"" serves as a testament to the enduring impact of Le Gallienne's work and the vibrant cultural landscape of early twentieth-century American theater, preserving the spirit of a movement that transformed the New York stage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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