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Epoch
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Entertainment & Performing Arts19th Century United States HistoryPlays
ISBN13: 9781025473079
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 662
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.33 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Epoch (Volume 2) is a comprehensive biographical study and historical record of the life and legacy of Steele MacKaye, a visionary pioneer of the American theater. Written by his son, the celebrated dramatist Percy MacKaye, this volume continues the chronicle of a man who served as a playwright, actor, and prolific inventor of theatrical technologies. The narrative provides an in-depth look at the development of the modern stage, detailing the ambitious projects and artistic philosophies that drove Steele MacKaye to revolutionize the theatrical experience during the late 19th century.
Focusing on the latter portion of his career, the work explores MacKaye's monumental contributions to stagecraft, his experimental productions, and his grand designs for the Chicago World's Fair. Through a combination of personal insight and historical documentation, the book offers a window into the cultural and intellectual landscape of post-Civil War America. Epoch remains an essential resource for students of theater history, providing a detailed account of the intersection between artistic ambition and mechanical innovation that helped shape the trajectory of American drama and performance.
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