Science Fiction and the Theatre

Ralph Willingham (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

232 Seiten

1993
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-0-313-28951-4 (ISBN)

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Willingham presents a historical survey of science fiction drama and focusses particularly on the history of attempts to stage science fiction. Little attention has been given to science fiction drama, though numerous science fiction plays exist. This volume gives special attention to works intended for adult audiences, with emphasis on the nature of science fiction drama, its origins and history, the staging of science fiction plays, and works by representative playwrights. The appendix offers an annotated list of 328 science fiction plays, with entries grouped in five categories: original drama, adaptations, musicals and operas, theatre pieces and multi-media works, and Frankenstein dramas. An extensive bibliography concludes the volume.

RALPH WILLINGHAM received his Ph.D. in theatre from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He lives in Lubbock, Texas where he is active in community theatre. His previous publications have appeared in Science-Fiction Studies and Foundation.

Introduction: The Theatre of the Ordinary
A History of Science-Fiction Drama
The Staging of Science Fiction
Six Samples of Science-Fiction Drama
Science Fiction and Comedy
Dramatic Adaptations of Science Fiction
Conclusion
Appendix
References
Vita
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	23.11.1993
Reihe/Serie	Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 235 mm
Gewicht	539 g
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
	Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
ISBN-10	0-313-28951-4 / 0313289514
ISBN-13	978-0-313-28951-4 / 9780313289514
Zustand	Neuware