The Group Theatre

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Focusing on the Group Theatre, this book explores its pivotal role in American theater history during the Great Depression. It highlights the company's introduction of groundbreaking plays by notable playwrights like Clifford Odets and Sidney Kingsley, while also showcasing the early careers of influential actors and directors such as Elia Kazan and John Garfield. The intense realism of their performances left a lasting impact, inspiring future generations in both theater and film.