Antoinette Perry and the Tony Awards
The Tony Awards are named after Mary Antoinette “Tony” Perry, actress, director, producer, and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing.
Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim, the First Western Woman Playwright
Hrotsvitha was the first female historian, the first known female playwright, the first female German poet, the first female German writer, and the first female European poet since Sappho.
Tips For Getting Through the Screenwriting Process
Whether you’re writing a feature-length film or a TV show pilot, the screenwriting process can be daunting. Every writer at some point in time has struggled with the writing process. To avoid getting overwhelmed, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Aphra Behn: Restoration Playwright and Champion of Women’s Sexuality
Aphra Behn was one of the first women playwrights and the first Englishwoman to make a living from writing. She was also a poet, a spy, and a feminist for her time.