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Leading Creators of Twentieth-Century Czech Theatre: 7
Author(s): Jarka M. Burian (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 10 Jan. 2002
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 248 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415270308
- ISBN-13: 9780415270304
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“”He employs a politicohistorical perspective that is unobtrusive yet poignant in its understated precision..””
-Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz, University of British Columbia
“‘Leading Creators’ provides in-depth studies of extraordinary Czech artists…insightful short biographies with brilliant descriptions of the artists’ work..””
-Nina Hein, Columbia University
-Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz, University of British Columbia
“‘Leading Creators’ provides in-depth studies of extraordinary Czech artists…insightful short biographies with brilliant descriptions of the artists’ work..””
-Nina Hein, Columbia University
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.
