Contemporary Plays by Women of Color - An Anthology of 18 Plays
by Kathy Perkins, Roberta Uno (Editors)

Contemporary Plays by Women of Color - An Anthology of 18 Plays Book Cover
Contemporary Plays by Women of Color - An Anthology of 18 Plays Cover

Synopsis

Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a ground-breaking anthology of eighteen new and recent works by African American, Asian American, Latina American and Native American playwrights.

This compelling collection includes works by award-winning and well-known playwrights such as Anna Deavere Smith, Cherrie Moraga, Pearl Cleage, Marga Gomez and Spiderwoman, as well as many exciting newcomers.

Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is the first anthology to display such an abundance of talent from such a wide range of today's women playwrights.

The plays tackle a variety of topics - from the playful to the painful - and represent numerous different approaches to playmaking.

The volume also includes: * an invaluable appendix of published plays by women of color * biographical notes on each writer * the production history of each play Contemporary Plays by Women of Color is a unique resource for practitioners, students and lovers of theatre, and an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.

Themes

Publication

Publisher
Routledge
Year Published
1996
ISBN 10
0415113784
ISBN 13
9780415113786
Binding
Paperback
Edition
1
Print Length
334 pages
Place Published
London
Language
English
LCCN
95007465
LCC
PS627.M5 C66 1996
DCC
812/.540809287
eISBN 13
9780415113779
Print
Contemporary Plays by Women of Color - An Anthology of 18 Plays is a American black history play written by and published by Routledge in London, 1996. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780415113786 and an ISBN-10 of 0415113784.
Digital
ePlay digital editions are available on Amazon Kindle with an ISBN-13 of 9780415113779.

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