Influential women in theater

Write a research paper about an influential woman in theatre.

Your paper should
• Be in 12pt. font
• Be double spaced
• Have no larger than 1 in. margins
• Be well edited
• Be 10 pages long
• Include citations of multiple resources and a works cites (M.L.A. format)
• Include quotes from your subject
• The format should be as follows:
• Part One: Her Biography
o This should include background information about the woman you choose. Her life story. Who influenced her. Where she came from.
• Part Two: Her Work
o This should outline her work in the theatre. What she has done, what awards she may have won.
• Part Three: Her influence on the theatre world
o This should talk about how she’s impacted the world of theatre
• Part Four: Her ideology
o What makes her tick? What does she want to share with the world? What type of work is she drawn to?
• Part Five: Her Impact on you
o Why you choose this woman and what inspires you about her and/or her work.
• Some Women to Consider
o You can choose someone who is not on this list, but in case you have trouble finding someone, here are some suggestions.
o Paula Vogel, Playwright
o Diane Paulus, Director, Artistic Director of the A.R.T.
o Melinda Lopez, Playwright, Actor, Director
o Lorraine Hansberry, Playwright
o Tisa Chang, Founder of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
o Nina Vance, Founder of Alley Theatre
o Rachel Crothers, Playwright, founder of the American Theatre Wing
o Ellen Stewart, Founder of LaMama
o Vinnette Carroll, Director
o Cheryl Crawford, co-Founder of The Actor’s Studio and Group Theatre
o Idina Menzel, Actor
o Kristin Chenoweth, Actor
o Fiona Shaw, Actor
o Phylicia Rashad, Actor/Director
o Julie Taymor, Director
o Anne Bogart, Director
o Young Jean Lee, Director
o Leigh Silverman, Director
o Rebecca Taicman, Director
o Sarah Bernhardt, Actor
o Elaine Stritch, Actor
o Gwen Verdon, Actor