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Title: The Footlights, Fore and Aft

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The theater at a glance -- Some people I've lied about -- The writing and reading of plays -- The personalities of our playwrights -- Stage struck -- On the Great White Way -- What happens at rehearsals -- The art of "getting it over" -- Something about "first nights" -- In vaudeville -- With the people "in stock" -- Sitting in judgment with the gods -- The smart set on the stage.

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Summary: "The Footlights, Fore and Aft" by Channing Pollock is a collection of essays about theater written in the early 20th century. These essays provide a humorous and insightful exploration of the theatrical world, covering various aspects of play production, from writing to performance and the personalities within the industry. Pollock draws on his extensive experience as a critic, dramatist, and press agent, offering a blend of anecdotes and practical advice that will appeal to both theater enthusiasts and aspiring playwrights. At the start of this work, Pollock introduces himself and outlines the book's purpose, noting that it differs from typical theatrical literature by not delving deeply into critical analysis or historical perspectives. Instead, he presents essays filled with wit and personal anecdotes, such as the amusing misconceptions about how plays are created and the behind-the-scenes realities of theater management. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both the artistic and business sides of theater, setting the tone for a lighthearted yet informative read about the complexities and quirks of theatrical life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pollock, Channing, 1880-1946

Illustrator: Rockwell, Warren

EBook No.: 40148

Published: Jul 6, 2012

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Theater

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Footlights, Fore and Aft

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: The theater at a glance -- Some people I've lied about -- The writing and reading of plays -- The personalities of our playwrights -- Stage struck -- On the Great White Way -- What happens at rehearsals -- The art of "getting it over" -- Something about "first nights" -- In vaudeville -- With the people "in stock" -- Sitting in judgment with the gods -- The smart set on the stage.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Footlights, Fore and Aft" by Channing Pollock is a collection of essays about theater written in the early 20th century. These essays provide a humorous and insightful exploration of the theatrical world, covering various aspects of play production, from writing to performance and the personalities within the industry. Pollock draws on his extensive experience as a critic, dramatist, and press agent, offering a blend of anecdotes and practical advice that will appeal to both theater enthusiasts and aspiring playwrights. At the start of this work, Pollock introduces himself and outlines the book's purpose, noting that it differs from typical theatrical literature by not delving deeply into critical analysis or historical perspectives. Instead, he presents essays filled with wit and personal anecdotes, such as the amusing misconceptions about how plays are created and the behind-the-scenes realities of theater management. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both the artistic and business sides of theater, setting the tone for a lighthearted yet informative read about the complexities and quirks of theatrical life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pollock, Channing, 1880-1946

Illustrator: Rockwell, Warren

EBook No.: 40148

Published: Jul 6, 2012

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Theater

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.