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A study of a key era in feminist and theatre history. The text compiles interviews with over 30 women who took part in the feminist theatre of the 1970s and 1980s and provides accounts of the excitement, struggles and innovations which formed their experience. From this foundation Cannning constructs a combination of historical survey, critique and celebration which explores: the history of the groups and their formation; the politics which shaped their work; their methods and creative processes; the productions they brought to the stage; and the reception from critics and audiences.

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[ Feminist Theaters in the U.S.A.] offers a comprehensive examination of the heady movement (early 1970s to mid-1980s) that had its roots in avant-garde theatre of the 60s with its left-wing politics and communally created work: lots of group improv before the curtain went up and frequent audience participation afterwards. - Back Stage

[ Feminist Theaters in the U.S.A.] offers a comprehensive examination of the heady movement (early 1970s to mid-1980s) that had its roots in avant-garde theatre of the 60s with its left-wing politics and communally created work: lots of group improv before the curtain went up and frequent audience participation afterwards. <br>- Back Stage <br>

"""[""Feminist Theaters in the U.S.A.] offers a comprehensive examination of the heady movement (early 1970s to mid-1980s) that had its roots in avant-garde theatre of the 60s with its left-wing politics and communally created work: lots of group improv before the curtain went up and frequent audience participation afterwards."" -""Back Stage"

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Charlotte Canning is Assistant Professor in the department of Theater and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin. She has published a wide varieky of articles about feminism and theater history.

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