"This work serves well to introduce readers to many aspects to Latin America, and is recommended for all libraries with an interest in that important region, in ethnic studies, and in related fields." Ann Hartness, American Reference Books Annuals

• Preface; Prologue; Part I. Setting the Stage: Before the Revolution: 1. The drama of the approaching revolution; 2. British military theatre, 1775–7; 3. Miscellaneous diversions: Philadelphia, 1778; 4. American military theatre and 'entertainments', 1778; Part II. Setting the Stage: Britain Ascendant: 5. The drama of the revolution; 6. British military theatre, 1778–9; 7. British military theatre, 1779–82; Part III. Setting the Stage: America Ascendant: 8. American plays and amusements, 1780–2; Part IV. Setting the stage: America Triumphant: 9. American professional theatre, 1781–3; Epilogue; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Index.