summer theatre
American theater
Also known as: strawhat theatre, summer stock
- Also called:
- summer stock, or strawhat theatre
- Related Topics:
- theatre company
summer theatre, in American theatre, productions staged during the summer months (the off-season for professional theatre) by professional touring companies at theatres generally located near resort areas. Usually featuring a well-known star, summer-theatre plays are often Broadway hits of previous seasons or new plays being tested for the Broadway stage. The original concept of summer theatre, dating from the late 19th century, was to combine Broadway talent with young unknown actors, giving them experience in the professional theatre. There are more than 300 summer theatres in the United States, including tents, permanent theatres, and showboats housing musical revues. Some of ...(100 of 127 words)