{"product_id":"from-aphra-behn-to-fun-home-a-cultural-history-of-feminist-theater-paperback","title":"From Aphra Behn to Fun Home: A Cultural History of Feminist Theater - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarey Purcell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheatre has long been considered a feminine interest for which women consistently purchase the majority of tickets, while the shows they are seeing typically are written and brought to the stage by men. Furthermore, the stories these productions tell are often about men, and the complex leading roles in these shows are written for and performed by male actors. Despite this imbalance, the feminist voice presses to be heard and has done so with more success than ever before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn F\u003ci\u003erom Aphra Behn to \u003c\/i\u003eFun Home\u003ci\u003e: A Cultural History of Feminist Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e, Carey Purcell traces the evolution of these important artists and productions over several centuries. After examining the roots of feminist theatre in early Greek plays and looking at occasional works produced before the twentieth century, Purcell then identifies the key players and productions that have emerged over the last several decades. This book covers the heyday of the second wave feminist movement--which saw the growth of female-centric theatre groups--and highlights the work of playwrights such as Caryl Churchill, Pam Gems, and Wendy Wasserstein. Other prominent artists discussed here include playwrights Paula Vogel Lynn and Tony-award winning directors Garry Hynes and Julie Taymor. The volume also examines diversity in contemporary feminist theatre--with discussions of such playwrights as Young Jean Lee and Lynn Nottage--and a look toward the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePurcell explores the very nature of feminist theater--does it qualify if a play is written by a woman or does it just need to feature strong female characters?--as well as how notable activist work for feminism has played a pivotal role in theatre. An engaging survey of female artists on stage and behind the scenes, F\u003ci\u003erom Aphra Behn to \u003c\/i\u003eFun Home will be of interest to theatregoers and anyone interested in the invaluable contributions of women in the performing arts.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarey Purcell \u003c\/b\u003eis a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and League of Professional Theatre Women. A writer, reporter and theatre critic, Purcell has written for many publications including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePolitico\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Village Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlaybill\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480577237299,"sku":"9781538198858","price":44.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/Y_wr5cKBO29781538198858.webp?v=1783040296","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/from-aphra-behn-to-fun-home-a-cultural-history-of-feminist-theater-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}