Routledge Marginality Beyond Return: US Cuban Theatre 1980s-1990s

Marginality Beyond Return explores the distinctive performances and cultural productions of US Cuban artists during the pivotal 1980s and 1990s, a period of significant artistic innovation and community expression. This Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies volume provides critical analysis of how Cuban-American performers navigated identity, displacement, and artistic agency during these transformative decades. The book examines theatrical works, performance practices, and cultural interventions that challenged mainstream narratives and established new spaces for marginalized voices within American theatre. Scholars, theatre practitioners, and students of performance studies will find this work essential for understanding the historical context and aesthetic contributions of US Cuban performance during this era. The comprehensive treatment of this subject fills an important gap in theatre history scholarship, offering insights into how performance became a vehicle for exploring complex questions of belonging, return, and cultural identity.