'Machinal': An Expressionistic Masterpiece: Interview With Director Brenna Geffers, Part 2 by Henrik Eger

Machinal by Sophie Treadwell, considered one of the most important Expressionist plays in the United States, premiered on Broadway in 1928. Inspired by the life of Ruth Snyder, who was convicted of and executed for murder, this dark play captivated audiences and earned accolades from its inception, including Burn Mantle's The Best Plays of 1928-1929. […] The post ‘Machinal’: An Expressionistic Maste…

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