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Circle stock theater was based on the repertory companies that began to tour America after the Civil War; unlike their repertory brethren, circle stock troupes toured a regular circuit, usually consisting of six small towns situated roughly in a circle around a base community where the performers lived. Through interviews, written reminiscences of veteran circle stock performers, and extensive research, the history of this unique slice of Americana is here presented for the first time.
Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword by Brooks McNamara
Preface
1. A Wagon Wheel with Spokes
2. Early Practitioners and Circuits
Benjamin B. Bernon
Albert L. Trahern
Trousdale Brothers
An Era of Circuits
Vaudeville Circuits
Burlesque Wheels
Airdome Circuits
Additional Circuits of the Period
Early Theatrical Circuits
Theatrical Syndicate
The Shuberts
One-Night Production Circuits
3. Maintaining Body and Soul
Financial Motivations
Interpersonal Motivations
4. Satisfied Patrons Always Come Back
Play Selection
Broadway vs. Midwest Plays
Toby Plays
War Plays
Play Brokers
Script Alteration
Play Piracy
Vaudeville Specialties
Presentation
5. Controlling the Grouch Bag
Managers
The Company
Personnel Management
Actors' Equity
Governmental Involvement
Chiseling
Rehearsal Methods
Transportation
Weather Conditions
Performance Sites
Scenery
Competition
6. Real Dollars and Sense
Admission
Depression-Era Merchant Circle
Commonwealth Companies
Show-and-Dance
Candy and Popcorn Sales
Radio Connections
The Ballyhoo
Expenses
Special Problems in the Wartime Economy
7. Variety Galore
Variations in Length
Variations in Location and Environment
Variations in Format and Content
8. A Quiet Demise
Decline in Quantity
Decline in Artistic and Management Practices
Notes
Works Consulted
Index
