Art in a DemocracySeminal plays and essays reveal the radical origins and approach of Appalachias Roadside Theater This two volume anthology tells the story of Roadside Theaters first 45 years and includes nine award winning original play scripts; ten essays by authors from different disciplines and generations, which explore the plays social, economic, and political circumstances; and a critical recounting of the theaters history from 1975 through 2020. The plays in