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Book Synopsis: Earth Matters on Stage: Ecology and Environment in American Theater tells the story of how American theater has shaped popular understandings of the environment throughout the twentieth century as it argues for theater’s potential power in the age of climate change. Using cultural and environmental history, seven chapters interrogate key moments in American theater and American environmentalism over the course of the twentieth century in the United States. It focuses, in particular, on how drama has represented environmental injustice and how inequality has become part of the American environmental landscape.
As the first book-length ecocritical study of American theater, Earth Matters examines both familiar dramas and lesser-known grassroots plays in an effort to show that theater can be a powerful force for social change from frontier drama of the late nineteenth century to the eco-theater movement. This book argues that theater has always and already been part of the history of environmental ideas and action in the United States.
Earth Matters also maps the rise of an ecocritical thought and eco-theater practice – what the author calls ecodramaturgy – showing how theater has informed environmental perceptions and policies. Through key plays and productions, it identifies strategies for artists who want their work to contribute to cultural transformation in the face of climate change.
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Discover the untold story of American theater's powerful impact on our understanding of the environment with Earth Matters on Stage: Ecology and Environment in American Theater. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the twentieth century, uncovering how drama has shaped popular perceptions of environmental issues.
Through a unique blend of cultural and environmental history, Earth Matters on Stage delves into key moments in American theater and environmentalism, shedding light on the representation of environmental injustice and the integral role of inequality in shaping the American environmental landscape. From frontier dramas to the eco-theater movement, this book illuminates theater's role as a catalyst for social change.
Be part of the revolution as Earth Matters reveals how theater has always been intertwined with environmental ideas and activism in the United States. This indispensable ecocritical study explores both well-known plays and hidden gems, demonstrating that theater has the power to shape our perceptions and influence policies on the environment.
With Earth Matters, you'll also gain insights into the rise of ecodramaturgy, an essential tool for artists seeking to make a difference in the face of climate change. By studying key plays and productions, you'll gain valuable strategies for harnessing the transformative power of theater to contribute to cultural and societal transformation.
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