The French Feminists are interested in what it is to hear a woman's voice on stage, in literature, in film. They feel even in our writing we are subconsciously influenced my patriarchal constructs. What does that mean? The incredibly feminine world that is The Sweetest Thing? In either case, as a woman - but of course not speaking on behalf of women - I felt contented and comfortable to be part of this feminine world that is such a contentious issue in theaters at the moment. With usually only token female directors or playwrights being represented in the seasons of major theatre companies. See http://sevenon.blogspot.com/2010/10/we-couldnt-help-noticing.html.Sydney Theatre have upped the ante and they have a female Literary Manager. Hmmm...
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