Emily Mann: Rebel Artist of the American Theater by Alexis Greene

17 Audrey Avenue,Oyster Bay NY 11771

11 March, 2022

Description

Alexis Greene will discuss her authoritative biography, Emily Mann: Rebel Artist of the American Theater Alexis Greene will discuss her authoritative biography, Emily Mann: Rebel Artist of the American Theater, the story of a remarkable American playwright, director, and artistic director with author and publishing consultant, Carol Hoenig. It is the story of a woman who defied the American theater's sexism, a traumatic assault, and illness to create unique documentary plays and to lead the McCarter Theatre Center, for thirty seasons, to a place of national recognition. Alexis Greene is the author and editor of numerous books about theater, including The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway, written with Julie Taymor, and the biography Lucille Lortel: The Queen of Off Broadway. In addition to writing and editing books about women and theater, Greene's career spans acting, theater criticism, and teaching (she holds a PhD from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York). She will take questions and sign copies of Emily Mann: Rebel Artist of the American Theater purchased from Theodore’s Books. Please let us know if you plan to come so that we may have enough seating and books available.