The history of theatre in Anchorage, Alaska 1915-2005 :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
from a wilderness tent to a multi-million dollar stage /
First Statement of Responsibility
Catherine J. Stadem ; with a preface by John Strohmeyer.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Lewiston, N.Y. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Edwin Mellen Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vi, 243 p., [38] p. of plates :
Other Physical Details
ill. (some col.) ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The early years, 1915-1946: building the foundation of a cultural heritage -- Frank Brink, the "father of Anchorage theatre: teacher, director, playwright and composer leaves lasting mark -- Anchorage Community Theatre: a community of theatre for families endures -- Soldiers on stage: World War II brings talent to growing city -- Jack Wandell and the Anchorage drama lab: quality theatre versus the red scare -- Theatre Guild, 1970-1990: innovation's heights and burnout -- University theatre: training artists for an uncertain future -- The Alaska repertory theatre: a story of money and art -- Out North Theatre Company: out of the closet, into the spotlight -- Theatre for children: movement begins with parents -- Ups and downs: 1980-2000 and beyond in a boom-bust economy -- Cyrano's, eccentric theatre company and others look to 21st century: the heirs of 1915 carry on -- Epilogue.