“I am not aware of any other work that examines such a large number of these writers in such depth and from an absolutely original point of view. I find Taylor Hagood’s book to be an invaluable contribution to the fields of Black theater, African American theater history, and women’s studies. All in all, I found Secrecy, Magic, and the One-Act Plays of Harlem Renaissance Women Writers to be an informative, well-written and important work. It enabled me to revisit these little jewels with fresh, fascinated eyes.” —Glenda Dickerson, professor of theater and drama, University of Michigan