Four plays by early feminist theatre group, Women's Action Theatre. 'Mothertongue' works for 2-20 characters/musicians. It deals with birth, death, growing up, menstruation, sex, love, work and childbirth. 'Offspring' works with 5-15 characters, presenting an account of being pregnant for the first time and being a first time mother. 'Banshee Reel' is written for three characters and any number of musicians and dancers. Its main character, Michelle, is a lighting technician. 'Jacaranda' is written for three characters and any number of musicians. It weaves together the fragmented memories of a 97 year old woman, Charlotte.