Kansas opera houses : actors & community events 1855-1925
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Authors
Rhoads, Jane Glotfelty
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Issue Date
2008
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Theaters History , Historic buildings , Entertainment events History , Community life , Community life , Actors , Entertainers
Citation
Rhoads, Jane Glotfelty. Kansas Opera Houses: Actors & Community Events 1855-1925. printed by Mennonite Press, 2008.
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This book highlights the importance of Kansas' opera houses to the cultural and social development of Kansas during the last half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. The types of civic and cultural entertainments that occurred in these structures and the actors who graced their stages are discussed. A detailed listing of 900 opera houses located in more than 400 Kansas communities and the activities that were held there, from high school graduations to political rallies, illustrate how the buildings were a focal point of town life.
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printed by Mennonite Press