A Fair Statement

Hello everyone. I am bringing this text to our workshop day tomorrow, however, I thought I might share a little quote I found. In the book entitled "Readings in Renaissance Women's Drama," the chapter about women as theatrical investors starts off with the following quote. "Although women were notably absent from the English Renaissance stage they were involved in theatrical economics in a variety of different ways --as spectators, patrons, and as gatherers of entrance fees at the playhouse doors. But even more surprisingly, perhaps, they held economic fees at the playhouse doors" (87). Not only do I appreciate the argument that this quote is making in reference to my argument for the power and roles of women, but also for its acknowledgement of the status of women in the theatre. I feel like it is often overlooked that women are important to the theatre performances when in reality, their simple attendence was and is crucial to play success. I have had to delve into this text to much, but I anticipate there being much more of this information pertaining to the theatre to be included in my longer paper. Happy Editing!

--Alexa Foster