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"Forgotten Theatrical Trends" unearths the captivating history of performance styles and stagecraft innovations that once dominated Western theatre traditions but have since faded. The book delves into theatrical conventions of the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, revealing how forgotten techniques like direct address and elaborate stage machinery shaped dramatic presentation. It highlights the cyclical nature of theatre history, where trends rise, fall, and sometimes re-emerge, reflecting evolving social values and artistic priorities. For example, the once-popular "Pepper's Ghost"…mehr

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"Forgotten Theatrical Trends" unearths the captivating history of performance styles and stagecraft innovations that once dominated Western theatre traditions but have since faded.
The book delves into theatrical conventions of the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, revealing how forgotten techniques like direct address and elaborate stage machinery shaped dramatic presentation.
It highlights the cyclical nature of theatre history, where trends rise, fall, and sometimes re-emerge, reflecting evolving social values and artistic priorities.
For example, the once-popular "Pepper's Ghost" illusion captivated audiences, showcasing the era’s fascination with spectacle.
Exploring the dominance of melodrama and the narrative power of direct address, the book analyzes digitized archives and historical documents to offer a fresh perspective on theatre history.
Each chapter focuses on specific trends, building towards an overview of how their disappearance influences modern theatre.
By examining these discarded techniques, "Forgotten Theatrical Trends" provides theatre students, scholars, and enthusiasts with a deeper understanding of the ever-changing theatrical landscape.