Chinoy and Jenkins (both: theatre; Smith College and Northwestern U., respectively) present the revised and expanded third edition to this anthology honoring female contributions to American theatre as playwrights, actresses, directors, theorists, critics, teachers, and designers. Approximately 150 essays, profiles, and interviews illuminate such topics as: female rites in American theatre, women and the folk play, feminist theatre and theatrical theories, performing gender disruptions, and documenting America, among many others. The final section, titled "Voices at the Millennium," discusses "intimate" one-woman performances, explores perspectives on diversity, and sets forth strategies for addressing and subverting the canon of major theatre. This collection will be of interest to drama and women's studies students at the undergraduate level and above. Annotation 2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
