The Dallas Observer Highlights the Women in Dallas's Theatre Scene

An article on The Dallas Observer by Katy Lemieux highlighted the powerful, influential women of the theatre scene in Dallas today. Lemieux credits Margo Jones, who opened a Dallas theatre before her death in 1955, as one of the leaders in this movement. She writes, "Jones was responsible for debuting some of the greatest American playwrights right here in Dallas. A young William Inge got his start here, and Dallas saw the world premiere of Inherit the Wind thanks to Jones."

Lemieux explains that some Dallas theatres, like the Echo Theatre, only produce works written by female playwrights, while others ensure equal attention to both men and women's works. She goes on, "One thing they all share is an intense drive to create change. Many of them have been around long enough to remember a Dallas that's nothing like it is today. What they see is a vision for its future, which includes bigger growth and a sustainable home for the mid-size theaters most of them manage."

Click here to read Lemieux's full article on the Dallas theatre scene!