Title: The Theatre Industry in Nineteenth-Century France
Abstract:Chronology Introduction Part I. The Audiences: 1. Going to the theatre in the nineteenth century 2. The auditorium 3. Performance times - intervals - annual closures 4. First nights and previews 5. Or...Chronology Introduction Part I. The Audiences: 1. Going to the theatre in the nineteenth century 2. The auditorium 3. Performance times - intervals - annual closures 4. First nights and previews 5. Order and disorder in the theatres 6. Applause and censure 7. The claque 8. Working-class audiences Part II. The Acting Profession: 9. A pariah profession 10. Social origins 11. Training for the stage 12. Salaries and contracts 13. The difficult life of the actress 14. Acting standards Part III. The Profession of Playwright: 15. The profession is organised 16. The closed shop 17. From acceptance to performance Notes Bibliography Guide to further reading Index.Read More