'This carefully curated, compelling collection considers women playwrights' work through history and nation, theory and theme, and regard the plays as prescient documents of their cultural moment. Farfan and Ferris cast across the globe for women playwrights with dramatically different ideological and technical concerns. The critics commenting here illuminate the playwrights' particular perspectives while they excavate the universal human challenges, joys, and sorrows evident in their work. Why women, yet again? Because the well-spring of aesthetic innovation, artistic energy, and political insight the capable critics and historians engage in these pages demands to be seen, heard, and known. Attention must be paid to this rewarding work.' - Jill Dolan, Professor of Theatre, Princeton University, USA 'This is a terrific and very timely book that includes contributions from some of the strongest 'next generation' thinkers.' - Peggy Phelan, Ann O'Day Maples Professor in the Arts, Professor of English and Theatre and Performance Studies, Stanford University, USA
