Science Fiction and the Theatre Ralph Willingham 9780313289514

Willingham presents a historical survey of science fiction drama and focusses particularly on the history of attempts to stage science fiction. Little attention has been given to science fiction drama, though numerous science fiction plays exist. This volume gives special attention to works intended for adult audiences, with emphasis on the nature of science fiction drama, its origins and history, the staging of science fiction plays, and works by representative playwrights. The appendix offers an annotated list of 328 science fiction plays, with entries grouped in five categories: original drama, adaptations, musicals and operas, theatre pieces and multi-media works, and Frankenstein dramas. An extensive bibliography concludes the volume.

This book presents an historical survey of science fiction drama and includes an annotated list of 328 science fiction plays.

About the Author
RALPH WILLINGHAM received his Ph.D. in theatre from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He lives in Lubbock, Texas where he is active in community theatre. His previous publications have appeared in Science-Fiction Studies and Foundation.


Book Information
ISBN 9780313289514
Author Ralph Willingham
Format Hardback
Page Count 232
Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Series Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Weight(grams) 539g