The moment EgoPo chose last season's theme of American Giants, it was clear that this season should be dedicated to celebrating great female writers. For much of our history, women playwrights have had serious hurdles placed before them, and their contributions to the landscape of American theater have been largely ignored. In fact, the legacy of female playwrights in America is incredibly important, and their masterful explorations of humanity had - and have - a profound impact on our society.