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Critical companion to native American and first nations theatre and performance : indigenous spaces

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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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
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
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