This day in Theatre Law History (Pennsylvania bans theatre performances) May 31, 2008
Posted by Gordon Firemark in : Theatre law , trackbackMay 31, 1759
Pennsylvania bans theater
Pennsylvania lawyers adopted a law forbidding the performance of plays. According to History.com, The law was adopted due to pressure from religious groups, on grounds that any performance was immoral. Fine for violation was 500 Pounds (source)


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