Ria Mooney

the long version

"Ria Mooney was a pioneer in the theatre, the first woman to serve as the resident producer of the National Theatre of Ireland (popularly referred to as The Abbey) between 1948 and 1963. She distinguished herself as an actress and director of some of the most important playwrights and performers of her time, and received excellent reviews for her work. But after leaving the Abbey, she has, for the most part, been overlooked in theatrical histories.". "In this work, Mooney receives the notice she deserves as one of Ireland's most significant theatrical artists of the twentieth century. Her entire theatrical career is covered, with special attention to her work as an actress and as resident producer at the Abbey in a swiftly changing theatrical, cultural, political, and social climate of Dublin."--BOOK JACKET.