Description
This powerful anthology brings together reflective and raw plays by American playwrights surrounding the psychic and political boundaries of the many faces and shadows of terrorism. Allan Havis's introduction addresses a variety of terrorism cases from the last 25 years, examines several theories of the root causes of modern terrors, and underscores how theatre forms a unique contour to social and philosophical thought on terrorism. With a foreword from Robert Brustein, the anthology features: Break of Noon by Neil LaBute 7/11 by Kia Corthron Omnium Gatherum by Theresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Columbinus by PJ Paparelli and Stephen Karam Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them by Christopher Durang
Covering the last 25 years, this anthology brings together plays by American playwrights that consider the rise of terrorism in US society, from both its citizens and foreign agents.
About the Author
Allan Havis is Professor of Theatre and Provost Emeritus of Thurgood Marshall College at the University of California, San Diego, USA. He is the author of nineteen full-length published plays, which have been produced at many of the nation's leading playhouses.
Book Information
ISBN 9781350044364
Author Neil LaBute
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 330g
Covering the last 25 years, this anthology brings together plays by American playwrights that consider the rise of terrorism in US society, from both its citizens and foreign agents.
About the Author
Allan Havis is Professor of Theatre and Provost Emeritus of Thurgood Marshall College at the University of California, San Diego, USA. He is the author of nineteen full-length published plays, which have been produced at many of the nation's leading playhouses.
Book Information
ISBN 9781350044364
Author Neil LaBute
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 330g
