Out from Under: Texts by Women Performance Artists
by By Champagne, Lenora (EDT)
Category: Performing Arts , Theater , History & Criticism

Using elements of autobiography to address such issues as religion, sex, race, family and the struggle of women to move beyond their traditional roles in society, these women integrate aspects of ritual, monologue, music, visual arts and theatre in their performances as they help to forge a new literary and theatrical tradition.