American Theatre Companies, 1749-1887

'œA collection of separately authored discussions of theatrical companies that produced more than one nonmusical play while in residence in one place for minimum of 20 consecutive weeks. Organized alphabetically by company (with crossreferences for alternate names), entries consist of two parts: a discussion of the history, commercial and artistic significance, and repertory of the company; lists of personnel (including managers, designers, technicians, and performers), works produced (selective if a full list has been published), and selected scholarship and manuscript or archival material. Each volume concludes with two appendixes: a chronology of theater companies; a list by state. American Theatre Companies is the fullest single compendium of information on American theater companies.'' AnnalsWeldon B. Durham is the author of 'American Theatre Companies, 1749-1887', published 1986 under ISBN 9780313208867 and ISBN 0313208867.