A HISTORY OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN THEATRE: 1900 TO 1905 (NEW YORK).
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Title
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A HISTORY OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN THEATRE: 1900 TO 1905 (NEW YORK).
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Identifier
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AAI8409377
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identifier
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8409377
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Creator
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ALEANDRI, EMELISE FRANCESCA.
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Contributor
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Vera M. Roberts
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Date
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1984
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Theater
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Abstract
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This continuing history of the Italian-American Theatre in New York City is preceded by our earlier study cataloguing its first amateur phase in the 19th century. The first several years of the 20th century are this study's concern, specifically the years including 1900 to 1905. First, we follow the fortunes of those companies that originated in the 19th century to see how, if at all, they fared in the new century. Then we introduce those new impresarios and troupes that only begin to appear from 1900 to 1905. The period produced the major forces that shaped the theatre in the ensuing decades: the Maioris, the Minciottis, the Cunicos, Francesco Ricciardi, Guglielmo Ricciardi, the Giglios, and the Migliaccios.;This history attempts to reveal every possible instance of amateur or professional theatrical entertainment in New York City's five boroughs. But in following the fortunes of the personalities in this story, we also touch on theatre outside the city limits, up and down the Eastern seaboard to the midwest and to California. Dramatic companies, the arena of the caffe concerto and the marionette theatre are all considered in great detail. Special attention is given to several major figures: Guglielmo Ricciardi and his transition into the American sphere; Antonio Maiori and his introduction of the classics to immigrant audiences; Riccardo Cordiferro (alias Alessandro Sisca) and his prolific literary activity including Il Pezzente and L'Onore Perduto; and Eduardo Migliaccio, known as Farfariello, and his numerous macchiette, or character sketches. Appendices include complete lists of companies, personnel, authors and plays.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Theatre
