Samuel Beckett's Theatre in America, 2015 The Legacy of Alan Schneider as Beckett's American Director New Interpretations of Beckett in the Twenty-First Century Series

A study of the 30-year collaboration between playwright Samuel Beckett and director Alan Schneider, Bianchini reconstructs their shared American productions between 1956 and 1984. By examining how Beckett was introduced to American audiences, this book leads into a wider historical discussion of American theatre in the mid-to-late 20th century.

Introduction: "Exactly as you Envisioned" Alan Schneider and Samuel Beckett 1. The Laugh Sensation of Two Continents! 2. Finding a Home Off-Broadway 3. A Series of Firsts 4. New York and Beyond 5. American Zenith Conclusion: Assessing Schneider's Legacy

Natka Bianchini is Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Department of Fine Arts at Loyola University Maryland, USA.