Overview
Ever wondered why actors don't wear green onstage? Or never wish each other "good luck"? Or avoid whistling in the dressing room? Or refuse to mention a certain Shakespeare play by name? "BREAK A LEG " A TREASURY OF THEATRE TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS is a fascinating compendium of facts and fancies about theatre life, exploring the origin of the colorful traditions and superstitions that are as vital a part of theatre as the plays onstage. Includes entries on: Cats, Candles & Curtains - Peacock, Mirrors & Make-up - Flowers, Jewelry & Thread - The Gypsy Robe - The Ghost Light - Opening Night - Why Is It Called "the Green Room"? - Don't Quote the Scottish Play - St. Genesius & Other Saintly Aids to Actors - Unusual Theatre Terms - Famous Actors and Their Superstitions - Stage Turkeys and the Notorious Broadway Moose - Theatre Ghosts . . . and much more. "BREAK A LEG " A TREASURY OF THEATRE TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS is the perfect Opening Night gift for your favorite theatre friends or for anyone interested in theatre life and lore.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780996788953
- ISBN-10: 0996788956
- Publisher: Silver Spear Publications
- Publish Date: November 2017
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
- Page Count: 90
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