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Book SynopsisAn international team of scholars examines the theatrical world in which Shakespeare worked, tracing the social, political, and patronage pressures under which actors operated. They also explore the practicalities of playing: acquiring scripts, theatres, rehearsing, lighting, music, props, boy actors, and the role of women in an 'all-male' world.
Trade ReviewEach of the 36 richly detailed essays beckons to be read... Many among this all-star lineup of distinguished contributors have published book-length studies on their respective academic specializations... Collectively, the essays accrue, building a comprehensive and coherent profile of the world of early modern theater * P.D. Nelsen, CHOICE *
a very valuable tool * William Proctor Williams, Notes and Queries *
Table of ContentsSECTION A: THEATRE COMPANIES; SECTION B: LONDON PLAYHOUSES; SECTION C: OTHER PLAYING SPACES; SECTION D: SOCIAL PRACTICES; SECTION E: EVIDENCE OF THEATRICAL PRACTICES
