Staging Stigma
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Staging Stigma

A Critical Examination of the American Freak Show

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Staging Stigma

A Critical Examination of the American Freak Show

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About This Book

Staging Stigma is a captivating excursion into the bizarre world of the American freak show. Chemers critically examines several key moments of a performance tradition in which the truth is often stranger than the fiction. Grounded in meticulous historical research and cultural criticism, Chemers analysis reveals untold stories of freaks that will change the way we understand both performance and disability in America. This book is a must-have for serious students of freakery or anyone who is curious about the hidden side of American theatrical history.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction: The Ugly Word
  8. 1. Staging Stigma
  9. 2. Prurience and Propriety
  10. 3. Enlightenment and Wonder
  11. 4. Pathology and Prodigy
  12. 5. Exploitation and Transgression
  13. Conclusion: God’s Own Artwork
  14. Notes
  15. Works Cited
  16. Index