The Boothbay Playhouse: A Professional History: 1937-1974 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781449036201)

Built to resemble an old New England barn, the Boothbay Playhouse operated from 1937 to 1974, under two separate managements, as a professional summer theatre. In the old-resident-company tradition, a different play was presented each week from June to September- and at prices that seem unbelievable today. But even then the challenge of filling seats was a perennial uphill battle that led to ongoing financial crunches for both managements until surmounting losses forced its closure. This is the story of that landmark theatre's trials, triumphs and tribulations, told by someone who was there for five of those 37 years. Illustrated with 60 photos, the volume also features casts and credits for all Playhouse productions

Author: Jerry Vermilye
ISBN-10: 1449036201
ISBN-13: 9781449036201
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d