Surveying the Latina theatre movement in the United States since the 1980s, La Voz Latina brings together contemporary plays and performance pieces by innovative Latina playwrights. This rich collection of varying styles, forms, themes, and genres includes work by Yareli Arizmendi, Josefina B/u00e1ez, The Colorado Sisters, Migdalia Cruz, Evelina Fern/u00e1ndez, Cherr/u00ede Moraga, Carmen Pelaez, Carmen Rivera, Celia H. Rodr/u00edguez, Diane Rodriguez, and Milcha Sanchez-Scott, as well as commentary by Kathy Perkins and Caridad Svich on the present state of Latinas in theatre roles. La Voz Latina expands the field of Latina theatre while situating it in the larger spectrum of American stage and performance studies. In highlighting the ethnic and cultural roots of the performance artists, Elizabeth C. Ram/u00edrez and Catherine Casiano provide historical context as well as a short biography, production history, and artistic statement from each playwright.

Book Information
ISBN 9780252036224
Author Elizabeth C. Ramirez
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint University of Illinois Press
Publisher University of Illinois Press