This book, written by Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian theatre scientists and drama critics, is devoted to theatre production in the Baltic states during the second half of the 20th century. The authors analyse dramatic processes and the most prominent figures in Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian theatre production, dramatics, stage design, dramaturgy, and theatre music from the end of the World War II to year 2005.
Separate entries are devoted to such directors as Juozas Miltinis, Jonas Vaitkus, Eimuntas Nekrušius, Oskaras Koršunovas, Kaarel Ird, Voldemar Panso, Jaan Tooming, Elmo Nüganel, Alfrēds Jaunušans, Pēteris Pētersons, Oļģerts Kroders, Arnolds Liniņš, Ādolfs Šapiro, Arkādijs Kacs, Māra Ķimele and Alvis Hermanis.
Moreover, the review mentions all the other theatre directors of that time.
As such a comprehensive research has never been conducted before, the project is truly unique. This book gives an outline of theatre development in the Baltic states – and it also proves that theatre production in the three countries has just as much in common as our histories.
