Overview
The Actor-Manager is a book written by Leonard Merrick and published in 1919. The book explores the life and work of actor-managers, who were prominent figures in the theatrical world during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The author provides a detailed account of the challenges and rewards of being an actor-manager, including the difficulties of managing a company of actors and the pressures of performing on stage. The book also delves into the history of the actor-manager tradition, tracing its origins back to the Elizabethan era and examining its evolution over time. Merrick draws on his own experiences as an actor and a playwright to provide insights into the world of the actor-manager, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater or the performing arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Leonard Merrick
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 320 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436526957
- | ISBN-13: 9781436526951
