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Front Lines: Political Plays by American Women,Used
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Front Lines is a pathbreaking collection of the most important, critically acclaimed plays written by the country's leading contemporary female playwrights. Including seven full scripts and accompanying materials, Front Lines provides both major examples of the playwright's craft and an essential introduction to the politically inspired work of female dramatists of the twentyfirst century.Here is Jessica Blank's widely heralded The Exonerated (written with Erik Jensen), based on interviews with American prisoners incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Also included is Nilaja Sun's outstanding No Child . . . , winner of the Outer Critics Circle's 2007 John Gassner Award for Best New Playa funny, stirring onewoman show centering on an innercity teacher's success at involving her rebellious students in their own education by putting on a play. Rounding out the collection are Emily Mann's Mrs. Packard; Paula Vogel's Hot 'n' Throbbing; Shirley Lauro's Clarence Darrow's Last Trial; Quiara Alegra Hudes's Eliot: A Soldier's Fugue; and Cindy Cooper's Words of Choice, coadapted with Suzanne Bennett.With a preface by distinguished playwright Shirley Lauro and an introduction by theater critic Alexis Greene, Front Lines also includes short biographies of the playwrights and a production photo of each play.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Front Lines: Political Plays by American Women'? A: 'Front Lines' explores the important political and social issues through the lens of contemporary female playwrights, showcasing their unique voices and perspectives.
- Q: Who are some of the playwrights featured in this collection? A: The collection includes works by notable playwrights such as Jessica Blank, Nilaja Sun, Emily Mann, Paula Vogel, Shirley Lauro, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Cindy Cooper.
- Q: How many plays are included in the book? A: The book features seven full scripts along with accompanying materials.
- Q: Is 'Front Lines' suitable for educational purposes? A: 'Front Lines' is an excellent resource for educational settings, providing insights into the craft of playwriting and the political themes present in contemporary theatre.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Front Lines'? A: 'Front Lines' was published on June 2, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Front Lines' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Front Lines' contain? A: 'Front Lines' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Does the book include any additional materials? A: Yes, 'Front Lines' includes a preface by Shirley Lauro, an introduction by Alexis Greene, short biographies of the playwrights, and production photos of each play.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Front Lines' is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is this edition of 'Front Lines' the first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Front Lines'.