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Theatre of the Fraternity Affording a glimpse into a bygone era, this catalog of theatrical memorabilia scottish rite regalia and artifacts gives an understanding of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry`s great appeal during the twentieth century. Vintage photographs, scenic backdrops, rare programs, costumes, objects, scottish rite regalia and sketches reveal how Freemasonry was intrinsic to American popular culture. Scottish Rite, a segment of the larger Masonic movement, used theatrical productions as an essential part of its ritual scottish rite regalia and ceremony. Its continued success today, as evidenced by the many large extant temples, is owed, in part, to the important element of theatricality that is the focus of this book. Scenery created for Scottish Rite performances included exotic images adapted from Broadway scottish rite regalia and Vaudeville. Such innovative technology as electricity enhanced this rich stagecraft In the spirit of the new century`s prosperity, commercial theatre was stimulated to attract ever larger audiences scottish rite regalia and the Scottish Rite fraternity was spurred to swell its membership. Because the public appetite for novelty scottish rite regalia and spectacle was insatiable scottish rite regalia and changing, sets created for theatrical stages were regarded almost always as disposable or subject to upgrading. However, most Scottish Rite scenery, lighting, scottish rite regalia and stage effects remained intact. In the fraternity`s elaborate auditoriums, in its masonic decor, scottish rite regalia and in the fantastic regalia worn by its members the rich aesthetic heritage documented in this engaging book is preserved. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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