The Letters of Ruth Draper: Self-Portrait of an Actress 1920-1956

by Ruth Draper

Book Overview

Ruth Draper (1884-1956) was an internationally famous monologist who charmed audiences around the world with her "cast of characters" in some sixty sketches. Using no scenery, no props, and only an occasional shawl or other wrap over a simple dress, she was able to people the stage with a great variety of characters and move her audiences to laughter and tears.

Besides the dramatic gift, she had a gift for friendship and kept up a lively...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809321882
• ISBN13: 9780809321889
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"