The unique history of unionization in the American theater. Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Weavers of Dreams, Unite! -- 1. The Great Text in Our Economy Today: The American Theater in an Age of Organization -- 2. The Sock a…
Published to coincide with the centenary of the founding of the Actors' Equity Association in 1913, Weavers of Dreams, Unite! explores the history of actors' unionism in the United States from the late nineteenth century to the onset of the Great Depression. Drawing upon hithert…
Published to coincide with the centenary of the founding of the Actors' Equity Association in 1913, 'Weavers of Dreams, Unite!' explores the history of actors' unionism in the United States from the late 19th century to the onset of the Great Depression. Drawing upon hitherto un…