Taboo Theatre: Sex & Violence on Stage

By John Wayne Shafer

This anthology is a bold and exciting read for students in a time when redacted editions of Shakespeare are used in some educational environments. It samples our recorded dramatic history from Greece to the present and includes many of our most famous playwrights. A vibrant chapter debuts four provocative, new artists who speak out on subjects that will surprise and intrigue a new generation. These plays look unblinkingly at our historical and present day taboos while shedding light on social questions regarding the responsibilities of the artist to society. This book will inspire readers to become informed and involved participants in their education and their world. John Wayne Shafer s work has been reported in English, Hungarian, Chinese, and Spanish languages. He was a Fulbright-Hays Scholar to Bolivia and has presented in North America, South America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe. He has been involved with projects that have won the ORION Award, and The IDEA Award. He is a member of AEA, SAG, and the Dramatist s Guild. He is an Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Florida. He earned his terminal degree at Rutgers University s Mason Gross School of the Arts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193555137X
• ISBN13: 9781935551379
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Cognella, Inc.
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.