Project Gutenberg 2015-07-24 Public domain in the USA. 727 Jennings, John J. (John Joseph) 1853 1909 Jennings, John Joseph Theatrical and Circus Life or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Theatrical and Circus Life" by John J. Jennings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricacies of theatrical and circus performance, detailing its history from Shakespeare's era to Jennings' contemporary time. It delves into the secrets of the stage, the lives of performers, and the magic that captivates audiences, blending anecdotal stories with a thorough examination of the entertainment industry. At the start of the work, Jennings sets the stage by discussing the dual allure and mystique surrounding theatrical and circus venues. He provides vivid descriptions of the hidden world behind the scenes that the general public rarely sees, highlighting the stark contrast between the glamorous facade of performances and the often chaotic reality of backstage life. He humorously captures the awe and confusion that a newcomer might experience when stepping behind the curtains, urging readers to appreciate the mechanical skill and artistry that create the enchanting experiences of the stage and circus. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Theater -- United States Circus PN Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: History - Other 1001660 2025-08-20T04:03:12.666648 text/html 978679 2024-10-24T17:46:35 text/html 9004355 2025-08-20T04:03:29.357513 application/epub+zip 8998937 2025-08-20T04:03:16.241643 application/epub+zip 508905 2025-08-20T04:03:14.428608 application/epub+zip 9204192 2025-08-20T04:03:38.388473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9104806 2025-08-20T04:03:26.941515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 635996 2022-09-22T12:22:21.805920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 871235 2025-08-20T04:03:10.439650 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 851285 2024-10-24T17:46:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16411 2025-08-20T04:03:38.580488 application/rdf+xml 25262 2025-08-20T04:03:14.573613 image/jpeg 3776 2025-08-20T04:03:14.501594 image/jpeg 8325296 2025-08-20T04:03:13.195646 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog