discussion question

 Discusses the exclusion of actual women from the theaters of the past  and the conventions used to create female characters on stage.  How were women represented on the stage?  What conventions were used to create female characters?  Are there any such conventions used today for the representation of women or men in the theatre, cinema, or on television?  How will transgender figures such as Caitlyn Jenner and Jeffrey Tambor ("Transparent") change the way we view comedy and/or drama in relation to gender? 

no word count, no format, two paragraphs this topic is inregards to the theater.