This reference book has entries for some 300 women in American
theater, ranging from actors, directors, choreographers,
playwrights, and designers, to critics, agents, and managers, and
should provide focus for future scholars of women's studies and
theater. . . . . The volume will prove valuable to scholars and the
curious. "Library Journal"
The current and thoughtful treatment of this book will be
valuable for academic and large public libraries, especially those
that support research in women's studies, theater, American
studies, and biography. "Booklist"
From Mrs. Lewis Hallam, the first known professional actress in
America to outstanding women of the present era, this biographical
dictionary alphabetically examines some 300 notable women who had
distinguished careers in the American theatre. Not simply a list of
names and activities, the volume--to the extent possible--narrates
and evaluates the women's lives and accomplishments providing not
only relevant biographical information and bibliographical
materials but also describing the women's professional
contributions. In representing the careers of theatre artists from
actors, directors, and designers, to choreographers, managers,
playwrights, educators, critics, variety performers, and agents,
this first reference of its kind devoted exclusively to women also
serves as a unique survey of the history of American theatre.
"Notable Women in the American Theatre" documents the widespread
activities of women in the American theatre. As many of them
functioned in more than one capacity, one of the two appendixes
lists names in the various professional categories.
Each entry describes the pertinent facts of biography and
contains a descriptive narrative relating to the individual's
career with a special notation of her distinguished role in the
American theatre. A bibliography of the featured woman, including
sources to be found in books, magazines, and newspapers, is also
part of the alphabetical entry. To aid readers and researchers, 2
separate appendixes contain listings by place of birth and by
profession and collate the interrelatedness of the careers of many
of the women. Compiled primarily as a reference for college and
university libraries, the volume would be a useful supplement to
courses in women's studies, American studies, drama courses taught
in English and theatre departments, courses in the history of the
theatre, American history, and biography.
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