Cette série explore les complexités du théâtre et du drame américains, en les situant dans des contextes culturels et sociaux plus larges. Elle englobe un large éventail de sujets, de l'étude littéraire des pièces de théâtre aux histoires du théâtre et aux explorations de formes populaires. La collection sert de carrefour pour les approches historiques, théoriques, littéraires et biographiques, favorisant la recherche innovante et offrant de nouvelles perspectives sur la scène américaine.
Susan Harris Smith's book offers a revisionist exploration of the cultural neglect of American drama, examining its dismissal as a legitimate literary form. She addresses various factors, including theatrical performance, nationalism, academic disciplines, and sociology, highlighting the genre's complex status in American society.
Focusing on the theatrical landscape during America's political birth, this book presents a thorough compilation of existing knowledge in the field. Jared Brown's extensive research offers a detailed chronicle of the era's theatre, making it an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the intersection of culture and politics in early American history.