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Jamaican Theatre
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Author : Wycliffe Bennett
language : en
Publisher: University of West Indies Press
Release Date : 2011
Jamaican Theatre written by Wycliffe Bennett and has been published by University of West Indies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
The late Wycliffe Bennett (1922-2009), widely regarded as the godfather of the Jamaican theatre in the second half of the twentieth century, brings all his experience and insight to this last, formidable production. Wycliffe Bennett saw almost every theatrical production of note in this period, directed some productions himself, and, in addition, worked as a manager and trainer in speech, radio and television. His wife, Hazel, co-author of this liberally illustrated work, adds her skills as documentalist and witness. Together, the Bennetts have produced the first book of its kind, a panorama of performance, from the imported touring companies and fledgling local elitist groups of the 1920s and 1930s, to the birth of the Little Theatre Movement during the war years; from the small, ambitious groups of the 1950s and 1960s to the thriving commercial "roots theatre" of the new century. The book also chronicles the development of drama on radio and television, and Jamaica's small but important film industry. In extensively documenting and analysing dance, it considers modern foundation groups like Ivy Baxter and the National Dance Theatre Company, as well as their precursors and myriad offspring. A pioneer of the Jamaica Festival movement, Wycliffe Bennett describes it from the inside, culminating with eyewitness accounts of the spectacular Caribbean Festival of the Arts, Carifesta '76, over which he presided. As well, the authors treat music in all its variety, from classical through the Frats Quintet to reggae. There are also sections by experts in their fields: Yvonne Jones Brewster writes on Theatre 77 and Barn Theatre; Dr Maria Smith examines Revival; Barbara Requa discusses dance techniques; and Mary Brathwaite Morgan considers the golden age of drama at the University of the West Indies. To complete this panoptic view of the performing arts, there is an A to Z of the scores of outstanding personages in the different fields.
Mixed Company
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Author : Yvonne Brewster
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-06-27
Mixed Company written by Yvonne Brewster and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-27 with Drama categories.
In 2012 Jamaica celebrates the 50th anniversary of Independence. Mixed Company is a collection of three of the finest early Jamaican theatrical works, written for the most part before the dawn of Independence. Written in 1954 (The Creatures by Cicely Waite-Smith), 1960 (Bedward by Louis Marriott) and 1970 (Maskarade by Sylvia Wynter), the plays are examples of works conceived with a Jamaican audience in mind, a Jamaican audience conscious of the melting pot in which it lived. Each offers a unique perspective on the spirit of a people who held on to traditional beliefs and customs in the face of colonial opprobrium as the populace struggled to gain its political, social and cultural independence. Yvonne Brewster talks to Woman's Hour about Jamaican indpendence
The Jamaican Stage 1655 1900
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Author : Errol Hill
language : en
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Press
Release Date : 1992
The Jamaican Stage 1655 1900 written by Errol Hill and has been published by Univ of Massachusetts Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Performing Arts categories.
A distinguished scholar here offers a thorough lively account of the Jamaican stage, arguably the most prominent theatre of its kind in the British colonies through 1900. Errol Hill discusses the struggle to maintain viable playhouses, the fortunes of visiting professional troupes, and the emergence of an indigenous theatre. He documents the plays written and produced through the end of the nineteenth century, presenting them against the background of a society emerging in the 1830s from a slave-holding system. He also explores the rituals, festivals, and other forms of entertainment enjoyed by the broad underclass of Jamaicans, most of whom were slaves or slave descendants, and who today number over 90 percent of the island's population. By examining the record of theatrical production on the one hand, and the variety of indigenous performance on the other, Hill shows how a synthesis of native and foreign elements has occurred. He calls particular attention to the use of the Creole language, new performance patterns, and the integration of music, dance, mime, and masking. In the Epilogue, he extends his discussion to the anglophone Caribbean which has become politically independent of Britain.
Country Duppy Jonkanoo Jamboree
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Author : Aston Cooke
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2014-10-23
Country Duppy Jonkanoo Jamboree written by Aston Cooke and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-23 with Drama categories.
"Country Duppy and Jonkanoo Jamboree are two very amusing plays that revel in traditional Jamaican cultural forms and creatively explore their meeting with the modern world. Highly recommended for Caribbean students of English Literature and Theatre Arts" COUNTRY DUPPY "This is family entertainment....informative, rib-tickling comedy" (Daily Gleaner) "Country Duppy is an outrageously hilarious slice of Jamaican life." (Jamaica Observer) "...heavily informed by Jamaican folklore and traditional practices." (Share News, Toronto) JONKANOO JAMBOREE "An allegorical exploration of class and race using the Jonkanoo as a trope for life as a masquerade". (SUSUMBA) "There was understanding of stage craft, use of space and natural dialogue." (Daily Gleaner) "Musical drama, part cautionary folktale marked by a sense of old-fashioned Jamaican storytelling and youthful angst." (Tallawah Magazine)
Two Jamaican Plays
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Author : Roy Comrie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-11-30
Two Jamaican Plays written by Roy Comrie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-30 with categories.
Two dramas of everyday happenings in Jamaican ghettos. The first play, "MURDER", tells the story of a schoolboy who chose to lead a life of crime. As expected, his career was cut short by a hail of police bullets. His aggrieved mother commits suicide by burning the home she shares with many other poor unfortunates including a large number of children. Although a tragedy, it is packed with laughter from start to finish. The second play "AREA DON" surrounds the character of "Speckle" a very unusual gangster and 'Donman'. He fights valiantly against injustice while struggling to stay alive in the face of mounting pressure from other would-be dons. It is part musical, and includes several entertaining dancehall scenes.
Plotting A Nation
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Author : Tanya Ingrid Batson-Savage
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Plotting A Nation written by Tanya Ingrid Batson-Savage and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Drama categories.
The Beginnings Of The British Connection With The Jamaican Theatre
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Author : Wycliffe Samuel Bennett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Beginnings Of The British Connection With The Jamaican Theatre written by Wycliffe Samuel Bennett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with categories.
The Cambridge Guide To Theatre
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Author : Martin Banham
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1995-09-21
The Cambridge Guide To Theatre written by Martin Banham and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-09-21 with Drama categories.
Provides information on the history and present practice of theater in the world.
Dancing Postcolonialism
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Author : Sabine Sörgel
language : en
Publisher: Transcript Publishing
Release Date : 2007
Dancing Postcolonialism written by Sabine Sörgel and has been published by Transcript Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Dance companies categories.
This book presents the first in-depth critical and historical examination of the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) in the context of postcolonial theatre. Combining a postcolonial theoretical framework with performance studies and dance analysis, the study examines the interrelationship of Jamaican modern dance theatre aesthetics and the Caribbean's complex cultural genealogy since 1492. Addressing issues of postcolonial nationalism and Jamaican identity politics, the book provides the first comprehensive study of the NDTC's modern dance theatre works as it situates dance theatre choreography at the centre of postcolonial independence politics and cultural theory in the Caribbean.
World Theatre
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Author : E. J. Westlake
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-03-31
World Theatre written by E. J. Westlake and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-31 with Performing Arts categories.
World Theatre: The Basics presents a well-rounded introduction to non-Western theatre, exploring the history and current practice of theatrical traditions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Caribbean, and the non-English-speaking cultures of the Americas. Featuring a selection of case studies and examples from each region, it helps the reader to understand the key issues surrounding world theatre scholarship and global, postcolonial, and transnational performance practices. An essential read for anyone seeking to learn more about world theatre, World Theatre: The Basics provides a clear, accessible roadmap for approaching non-Western theatre.