The Theater of Electricity

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.