(Applause Books). Collects for the first time major lesbian plays from controversial cultural perspectives spanning more than a generation of work in varied theatrical styles representing an amazing gamut of lesbian politics from all over America. Includes: The Quintessential Image (Jane Chambers)\ • The Postcard (Gloria Joyce Dickler)\ • A Lady and a Woman (Shirlene Holmes)\ • Nasty Rumors and Final Remarks (Susan Miller)\ • Desdemona (Paula Vogel)\ • and more!
Collects for the first time major lesbian plays from controversial cultural perspectives spanning more than a generation of work in varied theatrical styles representing an amazing gamut of lesbian politics from all over America. Includes: The Quintessential Image (Jane Chambers) * The Postcard (Gloria Joyce Dickler) * A Lady and a Woman (Shirlene Holmes) * Nasty Rumors and Final Remarks (Susan Miller) * Desdemona (Paula Vogel) * and more!
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionIntroductionThe Quintessential Image1IntroductionI'll Be Home Para la Navidad19IntroductionThe Postcard35IntroductionSpringtime93IntroductionThe Amazon All-Stars109IntroductionA Lady and a Woman181IntroductionSmall Domestic Acts221IntroductionNasty Rumors and Final Remarks269IntroductionSisters319IntroductionThe Dissident377IntroductionThe Lodger395IntroductionWilla Willie Bill's Dope Garden423IntroductionDesdemona435Biographies of contributors471Bibliography479