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The Spectacular Method for Christian Theater Reform
Dr. Talmage argues Christians must control public amusements, not retreat from drama, proposing a new independent institution the spectacular to expurgate and stage dramatic works. He envisions an hour long, morality screened program with vetted plays, featuring purer performances by top actors, and aims to unite church, philanthropy, and art against harmful entertainments.
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Talmage
Chicago
New York
Yullie Wse
Wes
Wood
Amiusie
Thespis
Eschylis
Sophocles
Euripides
Terence
Plautus
Sereca
Congreve
Wargular
Racine
Corneille
Alfieri
Shakespeare
Playhouse
Brambie
Job
Eliphaz
Bildad
Zophar
Plibu
Murdock
Prodigal Son
Corinth
Pompeii
Church
Rubens
Angelo
Philadelphia
Schroon Lake
Dr. Bellows
Uuusement Association
United States
Liverpool Docks
Reformed Amusement Association
Edward Everett
F. W. Robertson
Cyprian
Charlotte Cushman
Joseph Jefferson
San Francisco
Bangor
Galveston
Good Old Presbyterian Church
Hamlitt
King Lear
Joshua Whitcomb
Art
Lyceum
David
Giant
Joseph
Egypt
Samuel
St. Paul
Brussels
Piedmont
Louis Klopsch