The History of Theatre and Drama in the United States of America
Edwin Forrest
(1806-1872) as "Metamora"A web based syllabus with links to historical documents, plays, and secondary resources containing information about theatres, actors, playwrights, producers, audiences, important people, and events in the history of theatre in the United States.
The Colonial Period: 1665 to 1752
The Colonial Period: 1752 to 1776
The Revolutionary Period
Post-revolution
Establishing National Identity
American Realism
Modern Advances in Stagecraft and Acting
The Golden Age of American Drama
The American Musical
The Decline of American Drama
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