Monologues and Scenes for Lesbian Actors by Carolyn Gage

Created as a direct antidote for queer women tired of having to 'pass' as heterosexual in acting workshops and casting calls, this essential anthology compiles performance-ready pieces centered entirely on the lesbian experience. Gage draws from her extensive body of theatrical work to showcase a dynamic range of roles, including scenes featuring legendary historical figures such as Sappho, Joan of Arc, Jane Addams, Charlotte Cushman, and Eva LeGallienne. The collection also reimagines the lives of iconic women whose radical survival strategies deeply resonate with lesbian history—including Harriet Tubman, Hildegard von Bingen, and Artemisia Gentileschi—offering actors a rich, politically conscious, and diverse landscape of dramatic material.