Maria Irene Fornes, World Builder
If her plays of the 1980s and ’90s had a singular aesthetic, here are at least 3 reasons: designers Donald Eastman, Anne Militello, and Gabriel Berry.
All Stories About Maria Irene Fornes
The Path of ‘Fefu,’ From a Gun Joke to a Feminist Play Sans Plot
How Maria Irene Fornes shaped ‘Fefu and Her Friends,’ from a 1977 interview.
Fornés and Her Friends
A legion of advocates, and an upcoming festival, aim to bolster the legacy of the influential playwright and teacher.
Lynn Manning, Poetry in Motion
This Los Angeles playwright/performer didn’t let blindness keep him from seeing the world.
Creative Danger: Exploring the Woman’s Voice in Drama
Building dynamic characters for the stage goes far beyond gender.
María Irene Fornés and Tina Howe: Women’s Work
Two major playwrights reflect on the role of gender in their writing and in their careers.
