Theatrical Translation and Film Adaptation

Phyllis Zatlin is Professor of Spanish and coordinator of translator training at Rutgers University. She has been associate editor of the journal Estreno, contributing editor of Western European Stages, and general editor of ESTRENO Plays translation series. Her books include Cross-Cultural Approaches to Theatre: The Spanish-French Connection (1994) and The Novels and Plays of Eduardo Manet, an Adventure in Multi-Culturalism (2000).

• Preface1. In Theatrical Translation, There is No Lack of Conflict2. Out of the Shadows: The Translators Speak for Themselves3. Networking: Collaborative Ventures4. Practical Approaches to Translating Theatre5. Variations on the Bilingual Play Text6. Titling and Dubbing for Stage and Screen7. On and Off the Screen: The Many Faces of Adaptation8. From Stage to Screen: Strategies for Film AdaptationAppendix: Questionnaire for Theatrical TranslatorsBibliographyIndex

This book is a perfect blend of translation theory and practice. It is a good guide for practitioners as well as beginners. Others who take an interest in drama and film translation will find a wealth of interesting insights.