Shapiro, James
The Playbook: A Story of Theatre, Democracy and the Making of a Culture War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571372768
- author:
- Shapiro, James
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 16.1 x 24.1 x 3 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Playbook: A Story of Theatre, Democracy and the Making of a Culture War In 1935, the Work Progress Administration was established to support unemployed workers, including writers, artists, musicians and actors. As part of this programme, the Federal Theatre Project began staging critically acclaimed productions across America, including Orson Welles's directorial debut. However, this initiative was soon targeted by opportunistic politicians, who exploited rising tensions over communism to create a new playbook based on sensationalism and misinformation. This timely and dramatic story explores the self-serving politicians who engineered the downfall of this utopian American experiment. The Playbook is an invigorating re-enactment of a terrifyingly prescient moment in twentieth-century American cultural history, shedding light on the dangers of fear-mongering and the importance of artistic expression in a democratic society. James Shapiro's masterful narrative brings to life the complex web of politics and culture that shaped this pivotal moment in American history.
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