This volume consists of modern American playwright Theresa Rebeck's plays first performed between 2007-2012. The tone of her work is varied, ranging from comedic to serious to satirical, and often commenting on social issues of gender, class, and culture. The plays included are Mauritius, The Understudy, Our House, O Beautiful, Seminar, Dead Accounts, and What We're Up Against. They are preceded by a foreword reflecting on women in theater and the experience of being a female playwright. No index has been provided. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)