Houston By Stages. A History Of Theatre In Houston

SUE DAUPHIN

Publication: Eakin Press, 1981, Burnet, Texas

First edition. Thick 8vo. Inked inscription on the front free fly leaf "For Paul, a part of this story, Sue Dauphin # 162." Dark brown faux leather, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, xi [blank], 498 pp., acknowledgments, foreword, illustrated mostly from photographs, afterword, bibliography, index.

This book is widely regarded as the definitive work on the evolution of Houston’s performing arts. It is divided into three main sections: early history, the little theatre movement and regional theatre, and, finally, local theatre. The result is a meticulous account of the city’s theatrical development from small experimental groups to major venues like the Alley Theatre. The author drew from a wide range of sources, including programs, reviews, and correspondence. A one-of-a-kind resource.

Lightly foxed on the front and rear endpapers and to the page edges else a near fine in a bright fresh dust jacket that is lightly sunned on the spine.