The Theater of Electricity

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Exploring the evolution of theater from the 1880s, this book delves into how the introduction of electrical energies transformed performance venues. It examines the shift from romantic notions of a life force to the embrace of progress through engineering and technology. By tracing the backstage developments that led to the electrification of theater, the author presents a cultural history of theater technology, highlighting the transition from traditional mechanical image machines to modern thermodynamic engines, ultimately reshaping the very concept of theater.