Robert A. Schanke

Angels in the American Theater. Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Pr
ISBN: 0809327473
Number of pages: 304
Publishing Date: 2007-03-30
Branch: performing arts
Category: book (softcover)
 
Examining the influence of philanthropists on the American theater

Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy examines the significant roles that theater patrons have played in shaping and developing theater in the United States. Because box office income rarely covers the cost of production, other sources are vital. Angelsfinancial investors and backershave a tremendous impact on what happens on stage, often determining with the power and influence of their money what is conceived, produced, and performed. But in spite of their influence, very little has been written about these philanthropists.



Composed of sixteen essays and fifteen illustrations, Angels in the American Theater explores not only how donors became angels but also their backgrounds, motivations, policies, limitations, support, and successes and failures. Subjects range from millionaires Otto Kahn and the Lewisohn sisters to foundation giants Ford, Rockefeller, Disney, and Clear Channel. The first book to focus on theater philanthropy, Angels in the American Theater employs both a historical and a chronological format and focuses on individual patrons, foundations, and corporations.


Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: Southern Illinois University; 1.00 edition (February 22, 2007)

ISBN-13: 978-0809327478

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