Continental stagecraft

"Continental Stagecraft" by Kenneth Macgowan is a detailed study of early 20th-century European theater, sharing insights from the author's travels across France, Germany, and Austria. The book records observations on evolving stagecraft methods while focusing on the transformation of theatrical production in these diverse places. Macgowan introduces the reader to key ideas around realism and expressionism and challenges the reader to consider that in current theater, contemporary theatricality can move beyond traditional representation. The pages explore the distinction between observable reality and inner emotional truth, setting the stage for insightful commentary regarding modern theater and the call for new forms of dramatic expression.