History Little Theatre Movement
1 history 1.1 conventional theater in 19th-century america 1.2 little theatres of chicago 1.3 pasadena community playhouse 1.4 little theaters in 1920s , 1930s 1.5 contemporary effect of little theatre movement history conventional theater in 19th-century america sensational melodramas had entertained theatre audiences since mid-19th century, drawing larger , larger audiences. these types of formulaic works produced on , on again in splendid halls in big cities , touring companies in smaller ones. during last decades of century, producers , playwrights began create narratives dealing social problems, albeit on sensational level. while not yet totally free of melodramatic elements, plays reflecting style more associated realism gradually emerged. during secret meeting in 1895, owners of of theatres across america organized theatrical syndicate control competition , prices. group, included major producers, stifled dramatic experimentation many years in search of greater profits. neve...