Mayer John (Chair Of Theatre Department California State University Stanislaus In Turlock California Us) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company Of Chicago In Their Own Words - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: In 1974, a group of determined young high school actors started doing plays under the name of Steppenwolf Theatre Company eventually taking residence in the basement of a church in Highland Park a suburb of Chicago. Thus began their unlikely journey to become one of the most prominent theatre companies in the world. Steppenwolf Theatre Company has changed the face of American Theatre with its innovative approach that blends dynamic ensemble performance honest straightforward acting and bold thought - provoking stories to create compelling theatre. This is the first book to chronicle this iconic theatre company offering an account of its early years and development its work and the methodologies that have made it one of the most influential ensemble theatres today. Through extensive in - depth interviews conducted by the author with ensemble members this book reveals the story of Steppenwolf's miraculous rise from basement to Broadway and beyond. Interviewees include co - founders Jeff Perry Gary Sinise and Terry Kinney along a myriad of ensemble staff board members and others.
Title: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Of Chicago In Their Own Words
Author(s): Mayer John (Chair Of Theatre Department California State University Stanislaus In Turlock California Us)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9781474239455
Pages: 280 Pages
Publication Date: 8/11/2016
Series: Theatre Makers
Category: Theatre Studies