Dissertations accepted at accredited institutions. Full-text journal articles in the humanities. Indexes scholarly works on literature, languages, linguistics and folklore. Does not include articles on technical theatre or reviews. Emphasizes playwrights and actors, and includes some of the most influential directors.
Some entries have bibliographies.
1988 Dramatists writing in English throughout the world. Entries on more than 2,600 theatrical figures who have made significant contributions to the American theatre with bibliographies and an obituary section. Covers African American, Asian American, Latina, and Lesbian playwrights who have been active in the 1990's. Each entry includes a biography, play descriptions, selected production history, play availability, awards, and descriptive and critical responses. These are web sites which cover more than one playwright.