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The book explores the lives and creative processes of influential contemporary playwrights, offering intimate glimpses into their inspirations and environments. Readers are taken to Arthur Miller's writing cabin, August Wilson's Pittsburgh roots, and Ingmar Bergman's formative theater experiences. The narrative also reveals insights from Harold Pinter's home and David Mamet's unique dialogue style. Through these encounters, the book highlights the personal and cultural contexts that shaped their groundbreaking works in drama.
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Joy Ride: Show People and Their Shows, John Lahr
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- 2015
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- Title
- Joy Ride: Show People and Their Shows
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Lahr
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 592
- ISBN13
- 9780393246407
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The book explores the lives and creative processes of influential contemporary playwrights, offering intimate glimpses into their inspirations and environments. Readers are taken to Arthur Miller's writing cabin, August Wilson's Pittsburgh roots, and Ingmar Bergman's formative theater experiences. The narrative also reveals insights from Harold Pinter's home and David Mamet's unique dialogue style. Through these encounters, the book highlights the personal and cultural contexts that shaped their groundbreaking works in drama.