Theatre in Theory 1900-2000: An Anthology

Theatre in Theory is a wide-ranging anthology documenting twentieth-century dramatic and performance theory. Bringing together the most influential theoretical and critical work in the field, this comprehensive volume encourages readers to think critically about the nature of theatre. The selections offer a rich variety of perspectives on theatrical aesthetics, dramatic criticism, and performance theory from the century’s most prominent playwrights, directors, scholars, and philosophers.

Each section is accompanied by a brief introduction and includes concise supporting commentary and historical information. Documents are situated in their appropriate contexts to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of how and why theatre theory has changed over time. It is the most complete collection of its kind to date.