The history of theater is rich with trailblazing women who broke barriers, challenged norms, and shaped the craft in ways that continue to resonate. Among the earlier female playwrights was Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim, a 10th-century German nun and the first known female dramatist in Western literature. Writing in Latin, Hrotsvitha’s plays celebrated female virtue and often challenged the misogyny present in the male-dominated theater of her time. Her bold depictions of strong, spiritual women paved the way for later female writers who would use the stage as a medium to amplify women’s voices and stories.