The Theatrical Primer

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vivian, Harold Acton, 1877?-1929

Contributor:

Sagerson, Francis P.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Theatrical Primer" by Harold Acton Vivian is a whimsical and satirical children's book written in the early 20th century. This unique work serves as an introduction to the world of theatre, using playful language and humor to depict the various characters and elements found in theatrical productions. The book is likely aimed at young readers, providing them with a lighthearted exploration of the theatre's inner workings. In this charming rendition, the narrative takes readers through a series of vignettes about the various figures who populate the theatrical world, including managers, actors, press agents, and audience members. Each page offers a comedic commentary on the absurdities of theatre life, from the struggles of actors to the interactions between the audience and performers. The text blends clever wordplay and humorous scenarios, enlightening children on the delightful chaos of a theatre while simultaneously poking fun at its conventions. Through vivid descriptions and humorous observations, the book both entertains and educates its young audience about the fanciful yet challenging world of theatre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by deaurider, Dianne Nolan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2016-07-03