Prison Theatre and the Global Crisis of Incarceration: Performance and Incarceration

by Ashley Lucas

Book Overview

Obscured behind concrete and razor wire, the lives of the incarcerated remain hidden from public view. Inside the walls, imprisoned people all over the world stage theatrical productions that enable them to assert their humanity and capabilities. Prison Theatre and the Global Crisis of Incarceration offers a uniquely international account and exploration of prison theatre. By discussing a range of performance practices tied to incarceration, this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140818589X
• ISBN13: 9781408185896
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"