Description
20 Years on Stage. 1986-2006. National Classical Theatre Company
Book Summary
This work commemorates the first two decades of the National Classical Theatre Company (CNTC), from its founding in 1986 to 2006. It is an exhaustive compendium that collects the theatrical productions, as well as the work of writers, set designers, directors, and costume designers who have brought the Spanish classical repertoire to life. An essential reference volume for theater professionals and enthusiasts, it documents the artistic legacy of one of Spain's most relevant cultural institutions.
What is it about?
The book is a detailed compilation of the activity of the National Classical Theatre Company during its first twenty years. Through its pages, the reader will find a complete record of the plays performed, from texts of the Golden Age to contemporary adaptations. Furthermore, it includes exhaustive documentation of the human team that made each production possible: the directors who took on the staging, the set designers who created the spaces, the costume designers who created the wardrobes, and the writers who participated in the adaptations. The work functions as a visual and textual archive that allows for the reconstruction of the company's artistic and aesthetic evolution over the course of two decades.
Main Themes
- Historical documentation of the CNTC's productions between 1986 and 2006
- Analysis of the work of directors, set designers, costume designers, and playwrights in classical theater
- Spanish classical theater repertoire and its contemporary staging
- Evolution of set and costume design in institutional theater
- Cultural legacy of the National Classical Theatre Company as a public institution
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers and students of performing arts, theater history, and dramatic literature. It is also of great interest to theater sector professionals, such as directors, set designers, costume designers, and actors, who wish to learn about the work of the CNTC as a reference for classical production. Likewise, it is a valuable work for theater enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into the Spanish scenic heritage and the trajectory of an emblematic company.
What this book provides
- Access to a complete and systematized record of twenty years of classical theater productions
- Detailed knowledge of the creative and technical team that has participated in the productions
- Understanding of the aesthetic and scenic evolution of classical theater on the contemporary stage
- Academic reference material for studies on institutional theater and cultural heritage
Technical Specifications
- Author: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Theater studies, performing arts: comedy
- Collection: Out of series
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2006
- Number of pages: 424
- Weight: 1478 g
Editorial Review
This is a mandatory reference work for anyone interested in Spanish classical theater and its modern staging. Its value lies in the rigorous documentation of two decades of artistic production, offering a panoramic view of the work of the CNTC. Although its approach is primarily archival, it is useful for both academic research and professional consultation, by gathering in a single volume information scattered across productions, creators, and creative processes. An indispensable tool for specialized libraries and theater documentation centers.