Debbie Isitt's powerful, uncompromising work as a writer, director, and actor continually pushes the boundaries of theater to make its points. As social observer, feminist, and innovator, Isitt is not afraid to mix the comedic with the tragic. Possessing a talent for presenting ordinary situations in extraordinary ways, her work illuminates both the possibilities and the limitations of human nature. Her style combines energetic physical movement with sharp, rapid-fire dialogue that can both shock and excite. Born in Birmingham on 7 February 1966 to Peter Isitt and Barbara Isitt (née Bradley), Debbie Isitt's passion for the theater began when she was a child. Her family all worked at a theater and frequently took her to see shows. One production in particular stands out in her memory. She laboriously compiled the whole script of The Wizard of Oz by watching the show time after time. At nine years old...