Research Catalog

Title

Critical companion to native American and first nations theatre and performance : indigenous spaces / Jayne T. Darby, Courtney Elkin Mohler, and Christy Stanlake.

Author

Darby, Jaye T.

Publication

London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2020.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Mohler, Courtney Elkin
• Stanlake, Christy, 1972-

Description

xiii, 264 pages : illustrations (black and white); 22 cm.

Summary

"This foundational study offers an accessible introduction to Native American and First Nations theatre by drawing on critical Indigenous and dramaturgical frameworks. It is the first major survey book to introduce Native artists, plays, and theatres within their cultural, aesthetic, spiritual, and socio-political contexts. Native American and First Nations theatre weaves the spiritual and aesthetic traditions of Native cultures into diverse, dynamic, contemporary plays that enact Indigenous human rights through the plays' visionary styles of dramaturgy and performance. The book begins by introducing readers to historical and cultural contexts helpful for reading Native American and First Nations drama, followed by an overview of Indigenous plays and theatre artists from across the century. Finally, it points forward to the ways in which Native American and First Nations theatre artists are continuing to create works that advocate for human rights through transformative Native performance practices. Addressing the complexities of this dynamic field, this volume offers critical grounding in the historical development of Indigenous theatre in North America, while analysing key Native plays and performance traditions from the mainland United States and Canada. In surveying Native theatre from the late 19th century until today, the authors explore the cultural, aesthetic, and spiritual concerns, as well as the political and revitalization efforts of Indigenous peoples. This book frames the major themes of the genre and identifies how such themes are present in the dramaturgy, rehearsal practices, and performance histories of key Native scripts." --

Series Statement

Critical companions

Uniform Title

Critical companions (London, England)

Subjects

• Indian theater
• Indigenous art
• Indigenous art > North America
• North America
• Drama
• History
• United States
• Indian theater > Canada
• Canada
• Indians of North America > Drama
• Indian theater > United States > History

Genre/Form

• Drama.
• History.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-256) and index.

Contents

Setting the stage. The circle of indigenous spaces -- Incursions into performance cultures -- Reclaiming the stage. Culture bearers: the grandmothers of native theatre and performance -- Homeland yearnings across settings -- Revolutionizing the stage. Activating the stage -- Advancing the stage -- The heart of the matter: indigenous performance and community -- Transforming the stage. Transforming production process -- Being and becoming -- Expanding the circle with future generations.

Call Number

MWED 20-1188

ISBN

• 1350035416
• 9781350035416
• 9781350035058
• 135003505X

OCLC

1090864309

Author

Darby, Jaye T., author.

Title

Critical companion to native American and first nations theatre and performance : indigenous spaces / Jayne T. Darby, Courtney Elkin Mohler, and Christy Stanlake.

Publisher

London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2020.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Critical companions

Critical companions (London, England)

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-256) and index.

Added Author

Mohler, Courtney Elkin, author.

Stanlake, Christy, 1972- author.

Research Call Number

MWED 20-1188