Theatre Stories

<p><strong>Unveil the Curtains of Regional Theatres early days with Edward Payson Call's Journey - a Tale of Passion </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Journey into America's regional theatre movement with <em>Theatre Stories</em> the autobiography of renowned theatre director Edward Payson Call. </p><p><br></p><p>From his origins as a student director to becoming a national theatrical figure Ed Call's life was one of passion and spirit. Born into a family of the theatre he lived the family legacy. </p><p><br></p><p>Immerse yourself in the tales of the birth of America's largest regional theatres - the Guthrie Theatre and ACT in San Francisco. Each narrative is an invitation to join in Ed's personal development bringing to life an era when regional non-profit theatres were planting the seeds of a landscape that exists today. </p><p>Ed's career grew from a student director of Shaw's Candide to becoming a stage manager for Jose Quintero's productions at the Circle in Square earning national acclaim directing Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Guthrie Theatre. </p><p><br></p><p>Step behind the curtains of the birth of the Guthrie Theatre Bill Ball's ACT in San Francisco and others in <em>Theatre Stories</em>. This book offers genuine insights into the professional regional theatre movement that exists nationwide today. </p><p><br></p><p>Join in Ed's evolution as an artist to whose life and work continues to resonate. Experience a story of passion and spirit unique to Ed. Dive into <em>Theatre Stories</em> - a must-read for every theatre professional and student.</p><p> </p>