Description
| Product ID: | 9781476674032 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Theatre of the Ridiculous |
| Subtitle: | A Critical History |
| Authors: | Author: Kelly I. Aliano |
| Page Count: | 216 |
| Subjects: | Theatre studies, Theatre studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Gay & Lesbian studies |
| Description: | Theater of the Ridiculous was a significant movement that highlighted the radical possibilities inherent in camp. Much of contemporary theatre owes this form a great debt. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the important practitioners, along with critical commentary of their work. Theatre of the Ridiculous is a significant movement that highlighted the radical possibilities inherent in camp. Much of contemporary theatre owes this form a great debt but little has been written about its history or aesthetic markers. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the important practitioners, along with critical commentary of their work. Beginning with Ridiculous'' most recognizable name, Charles Ludlam, the author traces the development of this campy, queer genre, from the B movies of Maria Montez to the Pop Art scene of Andy Warhol to the founding of the Play-House of the Ridiculous and the dawn of Ludlam''s career and finally to the contemporary theatre scene. |
| Imprint Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Publisher Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-11-14 |
