A Man of Much Importance

The Art and Life of Terrence McNally (livre en anglais)

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de Christopher Byrne

Type: Biographies
Sujet: Personnalité > Terrence McNally
Mots Clés: Terrence McNally, scénariste, théâtre
Année d'édition: 2023
Editeur: Applause Books
Langue: anglais

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Relié • 408 pages
16 x 23 cm

ISBN

978-1-4930-5377-3

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Description de l'ouvrage :
For nearly sixty years, playwright Terrence McNally has been a force in American theater. His work, encompassing plays, musicals, teleplays, and opera, has been performed around the world. McNally is the consummate artist, delving into the human soul, fearlessly examining both the lighter and darker aspects of existence in an uncertain—and sometimes frightening—world. This book looks at McNally's life and work against the backdrop of a dynamic theatrical culture, tracing the ways in which an artist grows and responds to reality. Starting in the Off-Off-Broadway movement in the 1960s, McNally's work has continually reflected a changing culture, from opposition to the Vietnam War through the emergence of AIDS and the gay rights movement. Based on extensive interviews with McNally, it also features interviews with many of the artists—actors, designers, producers—with whom he’s collaborated, including Nathan Lane, Chita Rivera, Angela Lansbury, Audra McDonald, Swoosie Kurtz, John Glover, Joe Mantello, Arin Arbus, Paul Libin, and many more. A Man of Much Importance presents a warm and affectionate look at the people and the practices that are unique to theater and performing arts. It goes beyond a traditional biography and illuminates the evolution of anartist—not merely as an individual creative force but also within the context of a collaborative, interdependent community of artists who inspire one another and give voice and dimension to the creative process.

À propos de l'auteur :
CHRISTOPHER BYRNE is an author and theater critic. Since 1996, he has been the contributing theater editor for Gay City News. He began his career as a stage manager and producer and is a graduate of Boston University's College of Fine Arts. He is the host of the Open Call podcast, designed for young people pursuing theater careers. In his not-so-secret double life, he is a leading expert on toys and play, publishing seven books on the topic, writing extensively, speaking, and appearing on many television programs worldwide.

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