The Struggle Continues: Scripts, Essays, Reflections - Softcover

McCauley, Robbie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559369744 ISBN 13: 9781559369749

Publisher: Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S., 2026

Synopsis

A consummate compendium that highlights the work of an audacious, incomparable theatremaker.

A vital presence in the avant-garde theatre movement since the 1970s, Robbie McCauley worked as a playwright, director, and performer for many decades, garnering international acclaim for her thought-provoking work. Her plays consistently confronted uncomfortable truths about race and racism in America by breaking down the walls between performer and spectator. McCauley's uncompromising and uplifting work sought to highlight the varied lived experiences of Black women, as well as their indelible mark on global culture.

In this volume, you'll find:

• The full text of McCauley's plays Sally's Rape, Indian Blood, Sugar, and Jazz 'n Class


• Insightful introductions to each play


• Additional essays by McCauley and other leading writers and academics about her work and legacy

About this title

About the Author

Robbie McCauley (1942-2021) was an American playwright, director, performer, and professor. She was best known for her work that addressed racism in the United States and challenged audiences to participate in dialogue with her work.

Her play Sally's Rape won an Obie Award in 1991 for best new American play. Her other plays include Sugar and a trilogy: Mississippi Freedom, Turf and The Other Weapon.

Edition details

• Publisher: Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559369744
• ISBN 13: 9781559369749
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332
• Editor: Solomon Alisa, Diamond Elin, Carr Cynthia