Chamber play

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A chamber play is play of usually three acts which can be performed with a small cast and practically no sets or costumes in a small space. The form became popular in the early 20th century, with leading exponents being Max Reinhardt and August Strindberg.[1], and was later adapted for cinema by Ingmar Bergman.[2]

The name is derived from the term chamber music.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Styan, J. L. (1981). Modern Drama in Theory and Practice. Cambridge University Press, p. 31. ISBN 0521296285. 
  2. ^ Tornqvist, Egil (1995). Between Stage and Screen: Ingmar Bergman Directs. Amsterdam University Press, p. 16. ISBN 9053561714. 
  3. ^ Tornqvist, Egil (2000). Strindberg's Ghost Sonata. Amsterdam University Press, p. 23. ISBN 9053564543. 


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