The Art Theater

The Art Theater by Sheldon Cheney is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and practice of the art theater movement. The book explores the origins of the movement in Europe and its development in America, focusing on the key figures and productions that shaped the art theater's aesthetic and philosophical principles.Cheney delves into the art theater's emphasis on ensemble performance, the use of symbolic imagery and non-realistic staging techniques, and its rejection of commercial theater conventions. He also examines the art theater's influence on other forms of theater, including experimental and avant-garde styles.The book includes detailed analyses of seminal art theater productions, such as the Moscow Art Theatre's production of The Seagull and the German Expressionist play The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Cheney also provides practical advice for aspiring art theater practitioners, including tips on directing, acting, and designing for the art theater stage.Overall, The Art Theater is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of this influential movement in theater history.1917. Its character as differentiated from the commercial theater; its ideals and organization; and a record of certain European and American Examples. Contents: Present Conditions in the American Theater; The Coming of the Art Theater: Europe; The Coming of the Art Theater: America; Ideals of the Art Theater; The Artist-Director; The Question of Acting and Actors; The Question of Plays; The Question of Stage Settings; The Question of Audiences and the Community; Organization and Management; Buildings and Equipment; and Unrealized Ideals. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.