A Sociosemiotic Theory of Theatre (Anniversary Collection)

This book analyzes the basic duality of theatre (the play is happening on a stage, but the story is happening at some other place and time), exploring how the two aspects both compete and complement each other, and suggesting the social factors that impact the total process Sets forth a new provocative theory of theatre as a coherent total process. It examines the ways meaning is conveyed in theatre, as well as the impact of social factors on the kinds of meanings conveyed. Jean Alter. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [271]-277) And Index.