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Allen, John J. "The World of the Comedia," Comedia Performance 2007 Spring; 4(1), pp. 15-34.
→ Illustrations of El Teatro del Príncipe and early street theaters
Performed at Oklahoma City University and El Chamizal
Four views of the staging of David Pasto's translation of Sor Juana's LOS EMPEÑOS DE UNA CASA as it was presented at the annual Siglo de Oro Festival and El Chamizal in 1998. Photos courtesy of David Pasto and photographer Jerry Stewart.
Performance recordings and educational materials
The AHCT Video Collection contains recordings of Spanish Golden Age theater productions from companies and festivals around the world. The collection includes performances, interviews with scholars, and educational lecture series.
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Lesson plans, study guides, and educational materials for classroom use