Leading Creators of Twentieth-Century Czech Theatre

by Jarka M. Burian

Overview

In this invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech theatre, Professor Jarka M. Burian provides us with insightful portraits of the directors K. H. Hilar, E. F. Burian, Alfred Radok, and Otomar Krejca: of the famous Voskovec and Werich comedic duo; of the scenographer Josef Svoboda; and of the playwright, now President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel. There are also briefer studies of numerous other directors, designers, and actors. The author, a Czech-American theatre scholar and practitioner, has been a frequent on-site observer of Czech theatre since 1965. He is directly acquainted with many of the major artists and the most notable productions that have made Czech theatre internationally famous.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415270304
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/10/2002
Series:	Polish and East European Theatre Archive Ser. , #7
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Professor Jarka M. Burian studied at Rutgers University, and was awarded graduate degrees in theatre and drama at Columbia and Cornell Universities. Burian has lectured at many universities in the USA and abroad and directed numerous productions. He continues to teach, direct and pursue his research and publications.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 K. H. Hilar; Chapter 2 The Liberated Theatre of Voskovec and Werich; Chapter 3 E. F. Burian; Chapter 4 Alfred Radok; Chapter 5 Otomar Krej?a; Chapter 6 Grossman, Machá?ek, Schorm; Chapter 7 Josef Svoboda; Chapter 8 Twentieth-Century Czech Scenographers in the Interwar Era; Chapter 9 Czech Scenography Since 1968; Chapter 10 Czech Hamlets of the Twentieth Century; Chapter 11 Václav Havel;