Middle Eastern American Theatre: Communities, Cultures and Artists (Critical ...

Description: Middle Eastern American Theatre: Communities, Cultures and Artists (Critical Companions) [Hardcover] Najjar, Michael Malek; Lonergan, Patrick and Wetmore Jr., Kevin J. Product Overview Middle Eastern American Theatre explores the burgeoning Middle Eastern American theatre movement with a focus on Arab American, Jewish American, Armenian American, Iranian American, and Turkish American theatres, playwrights, directors, and actors. By exploring the rich religious and cultural heritage of this diverse group - which includes Arabs, Armenians, Iranians, Jews, and Turks - and religions that include the Baha'i faith, Christianity, Chaldean, Druze, Ishik Alevism, Judaism, Islam, Mandaeism, Samaratin, Shabakism, Yazidi, and Zoroastrianism - the rich and paradoxical nature of the term 'Middle Eastern' is interrogated through the dramas written and performed by those in the Diaspora. Featuring a clear introduction and examination of the context and the various push and pull factors that have contributed to the mass migrations to North America - including the so-called “Great Migration” of 1890-1915, the Armenian Genocide, the European Holocaust, the two world wars, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and other social and political conflicts. With chapters devoted to Arab American, Israeli American, Iranian American and Turkish American theatre, Middle Eastern American Theatre traces the history and examines the work of key artists and directors including Heather Raffo, Yussef El Guindi, Jamil Khoury, Mona Mansour, Danny Bryck, Ken Kaissar, Ari Roth, Torange Yeghiazarian, Reza Abdoh, Sedef Ecer, Torange Yeghiazarian, of Golden Thread Productions, and Jamil Khoury, of Silk Road Rising. The volume provides readers with a deeper and more nuanced understanding of millions of Middle Eastern Americans, and how they have contributed to American theatre today. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Methuen Drama; Illustrated edition (February 11, 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 135011703X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 37 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #8,741,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #300 in Middle Eastern Dramas & Plays #5,236 in Performing Arts History & Criticism #11,093 in American Dramas & Plays #300 in Middle Eastern Dramas & Plays #5,236 in Performing Arts History & Criticism We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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