Women's Somatic Training in Early Modern Spanish Theater

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Focusing on female actors in seventeenth-century Spain, this study delves into how women transformed their physicality and societal roles to thrive in early modern theater. Elizabeth Marie Cruz Petersen analyzes comedias by notable playwrights like Lope de Vega and Tirso de Molina, alongside historical documents and treatises, revealing the significant impact of these actresses on their cultural landscape. This comprehensive exploration highlights the intersection of performance, gender, and societal change in Spanish theater.