The Theatre of Luis Valdez (4x45)

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Synopsis
The Theatre of Luis Valdez focuses on the life and work of American playwright and director Luis Valdez, probably best known for his landmark 1979 play Zoot Suit – the first play by a Latinx playwright to appear on Broadway – and founder of El Teatro Campesino, the oldest surviving community theatre in the United States. Built around first-hand discussions of Valdez’s work, this collection gives an in-depth understanding of where ‘the godfather of Chicano theatre’ fits in the grand scheme of American drama and performance. Collaborators Edward James Olmos and Alma Martinez talk about working with Valdez and El Teatro Campesino; scholar Leticia Garcia interviews Jorge Huerta, the leading authority on Chicanx and Latinx theatre on the impact of Valdez work; and Luis Valdez himself contributes a lecture on all aspects of his craft from political resistance and the migrant experience to actor training and dramatic form. A concise and accessible study, 4x45 || Luis Valdez is the go-to resource for scholars, students and theatre practitioners looking for an introduction to this seminal figure in modern American performance.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
92 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000472301
Related ISBNs:
9781032127194, 9781003225911, 9781032127101
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Michael M. Chemers
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Michael M. Chemers

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