Divided into sections by country, this reference volume covers Latin American theater (including the Nuyorican and Chicano theaters of the United States) from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Each section begins with an introductory essay and contains alphabetically arranged entries for playwrights, independent theaters, and cultural movements. The entries for playwrights and movements place each within the context of international literature. Translations are given for most Spanish titles. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)