Theatre and Gender

Found an interesting article in the NY Times about the lack of representation in producing female playwrights Off Broadway. Had to smile when I was reading it, especially the quote from Andre Bishop (AD of Lincoln Center) that “most artistic directors are men, and they don’t relate to or connect with women as much as men.” This is basically the same statement I made in the Comedy and Gender post--comedy club owners are men and do not relate to women. I think the lesson to be learned (and the one I’m moving forward on) is that you must take the bull by the horns and just go out and do it. Even if that means you’re going to write and produce it. If you really want your statements/issues/point of view shown out in public, start doing it. It does no good to have your work sitting in a closet waiting for “approval” from the powers that be. At least, that is what I have taken (and will continue to take) away from this situation.