ABSTRACT

Crossing the Stage brings together for the first time essays which explore cross-dressing in theatre, cabaret, opera and dance. The volume contains seminal pieces which have become standard texts in the field, as well as new work especially commissioned from leading writers on performance.
Crossing the Stage is an indispensable sourcebook on theatrical cross-dressing. It will be essential reading for all those interested in performance and the representation of gender.

chapter 1|18 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 4|21 pages

“WHEN MEN WOMEN TURN”

chapter 5|15 pages

BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER

chapter 7|24 pages

“I’M THE QUEEN OF THE BITCHES”

chapter 8|22 pages

SLIDING SCALES

chapter 9|10 pages

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SWITCH

chapter 10|15 pages

CRISSCROSSING CULTURES