Unusual Stories, Unusually Told celebrates some of the boldest contemporary American voices with seven plays from Clubbed Thumb's Summerworks. Spanning 2001 to 2019 and accompanied by artist interviews and reflections on the work, this anthology presents a vital survey of formally inventive 21st century playwriting, and is a perfect collection for study and performance.U.S. Dragby Gina GionfriddoA serial killer named Ed stalks the city, lurin...

**"An accessible and frank primer on immigration in the United States. [A] much-needed exploration of the truths behind U.S. immigration history." -- STARRED REVIEW, School Library JournalIntroducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.**The true story of a nation of immigrants and its dreamers.The United States has long been touted as a place where anyone with a little grit and determination could come to pur...

**“A powerful series that fills in the cracks and illuminates the shadows of the past.” –Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of FlygirlIntroducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States.**The true story of a nation of immigrants and its dreamers.The United States has long been touted as a place where anyone with a little grit and determination could come to pursue the American Dream. But as mo...

Contemporary North American History Plays examines how feminist theatre makers employ metadramatic techniques to revolutionize historical storytelling on the American stage.This groundbreaking study investigates the intersection of feminist theory and historical reimagining in contemporary American theatre, focusing on the underexplored works of acclaimed playwrights Jaclyn Backhaus and Lauren Gunderson. Through detailed analysis of four significant plays—Backhaus' Men...