Catholic theatre and drama : critical essays

Catholic theatre and drama : critical essays

"This collection seeks to demystify the ties--both practical and ideological--that have long bound Catholicism to theatrical production, offering insights into medieval theatre, Jesuit drama, ballet and opera, modern stagings of medieval liturgical drama, Italian Catholic women's drama, Ca...

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Other Authors: Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr., 1969-
Format: Book
Published: Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., [2010]
Subjects:
Catholic Church > In literature.
Catholic Church.
Theater > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.
Theater > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Performing arts > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Christian drama > History and criticism.
Christianity in literature.
Literature.
Theater.
Performing arts.
Christian drama.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:"This collection seeks to demystify the ties--both practical and ideological--that have long bound Catholicism to theatrical production, offering insights into medieval theatre, Jesuit drama, ballet and opera, modern stagings of medieval liturgical drama, Italian Catholic women's drama, Catholic playwrighting and acting, and the unique challenges of teaching theatre in Catholic universities"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:ix, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786447411
0786447419
Language:English
Subjects:
Catholic Church > In literature.
Catholic Church.
Theater > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.
Theater > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Performing arts > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Christian drama > History and criticism.
Christianity in literature.
Literature.
Theater.
Performing arts.
Christian drama.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.