| American Women Stage Directors of the Twentieth Century Contributor(s): Fliotsos, Anne (Author), Vierow, Wendy (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0252032268 ISBN-13: 9780252032264 Publisher: University of Illinois Press OUR PRICE: $61.38 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2008 Annotation: Presenting a historical overview of female stage directors in the United States, this valuable reference tool focuses on fifty women who have made significant contributions to professional directing during the twentieth century. Anne Fliotsos and Wendy Vierow collect biographical details and important directing data on each woman, including information on training and career path, notable productions, critical reception, directing style, major awards, and bibliographic materials. Insightful commentary from the directors themselves also provides rich details on the theatre business and working process. This collection recognizes the much overlooked contributions of women directors and is an essential introductory tool for students and researchers of American theatre. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - Direction & Production - Biography & Autobiography | Women - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 792.023 |
| LCCN: 2007023277 |
| Physical Information: 1.56" H x 6.53" W x 9.18" (2.09 lbs) 488 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presenting a historical overview of female stage directors in the United States, this valuable reference tool focuses on fifty women who have made significant contributions to professional directing during the twentieth century. Anne Fliotsos and Wendy Vierow collect biographical details and important directing data on each woman, including information on training and career path, notable productions, critical reception, directing style, major awards, and bibliographic materials. Insightful commentary from the directors themselves also provides rich details on the theatre business and working process. This collection recognizes the much overlooked contributions of women directors and is an essential introductory tool for students and researchers of American theatre. |