Dauphin

1981 · 54438 — Burnet Texas: Eakin Press 1981. 1981. TEXAS. First edition. Thick 8vo. Inked inscription on the front free fly leaf "For Paul a part of this story Sue Dauphin # 162." Dark brown faux leather titles stamped in gilt on the spine xi blank 498 pp. acknowledgments foreword illustrated mostly from photographs afterword bibliography index. This book is widely regarded as the definitive work on the evolution of Houston's performing arts. the book examines the people institutions venues and cultural movements that shaped Houston’s performing arts scene across several decades. It is divided into three main sections: early history the little theatre movement and regional theatre and finally local theatre. The result is a meticulous account of the city’s theatrical development from small experimental groups to major venues like the Alley Theatre. The author drew from a wide range of sources including programs reviews and correspondence. A one-of-a-kind resource. Lightly foxed on the front and rear endpapers and to the page edges else near fine in a bright fresh dust jacket that is lightly sunned on the spine. Eakin Press, 1981]. hardcover