Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre (Who's Who) (Who's Who Series)

Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a lively and accessible biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary drama. All who enjoy the theatre will find their pleasure enhanced and their knowledge extended by this fascinating work of reference. Its distinctive blend of information, analysis and anecdote makes for entertaining and enlightening reading. Hugely influential innovators, household names, and a whole host of less familiar, international figures - all have their lives and careers illuminated by the clear and succinct entries. All professions associated with the theatre are represented here - actors and directors, playwrights and designers. By virtue of the broad range of its coverage, Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre offers a unique insight into the rich diversity of international drama today. "Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary drama. It's a blend of information, analysis and anecdote, influential innovators, household names, and a whole host of less familiar, international figures - all have their lives and careers illuminated by the clear and succinct entries. All professions associated with the theatre are represented here - actors and directors, playwrights and designers. By virtue of the broad range of its coverage, Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre offers insight into the rich diversity of international theatre today."--Jacket BOOK COVER......Page 1 TITLE......Page 4 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 CONTENTS......Page 6 Preface......Page 12 Acknowledgements......Page 14 A......Page 16 B......Page 32 C......Page 58 D......Page 77 E......Page 92 F......Page 98 G......Page 109 H......Page 126 I......Page 149 J......Page 154 K......Page 159 L......Page 181 M......Page 198 N......Page 228 O......Page 239 P......Page 247 Q......Page 262 R......Page 264 S......Page 279 T......Page 312 U......Page 327 V......Page 329 W......Page 335 X......Page 344 Y......Page 346 Z......Page 353

The 1,400 entries on currently active theater artists from 68 countries includes actors, directors, designers, and dramatists. They do not extend to artists who work predominantly in performance art, musicals, operetta, opera, and dance, though some genres, especially from non-western cultures, can be hard to categorize. They provide information on year of birth, nationality, professional training, and major career achievements. The arrangement is alphabetical and there is no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This unique new book offers short biographies of the key figures in modern drama and performance worldwide.From A-Z, Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre covers the full range of theatrical callings, from actors and directors, to designate and critics. The entries blend information, analysis and anecdote, and make for reading that is both entertaining and useful. Anyone who enjoys or works in the performing arts will want this important resource.