Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Tables and Figures ix
4. Preface xi
5. Acknowledgments xxi
6. Wrecking “Religion” for the Love of Jesus 3
7. Caught Up in the Dramatic Web 21
8. From Street Theatre to Silver City 45
9. Irony as Liturgy 71
10. Life Together 94
11. “Irreligious” Teamwork Backstage 125
12. The “Irreligious” Paradox 156
13. Dramaturgical Trouble and the End of the Show 192
14. Epilogue 223
15. Method 245
16. Notes 251
17. References 293
18. Index 353