Catholic Theatre and Drama

Catholic Theatre and Drama PDF Author: Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457791
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 237

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Book Description
The relationship between the Catholic Church and theatre has a long and complicated history. This collection of fourteen critical essays seeks to demystify the ties--both practical and ideological--that have long bound Catholicism to theatrical production. This volume offers insights into medieval theatre, Jesuit drama, ballet and opera, modern stagings of medieval liturgical drama, Lorca and Lope de Vega as Catholic playwrights, Italian Catholic women's drama, Catholic play-wrighting and acting, and the unique challenges of teaching theatre in Catholic universities.