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Lee was a pioneering playwright who used oral histories and community involvement to bring marginalized voices to the stage. Her street theater work in East Harlem and later with Eco Theater in Summers County broke traditional barriers of class, race, and geography. By involving everyday people as actors, she empowered communities to explore identity and challenge societal roles. Early works like Dope! drew large audiences in unconventional spaces, showing her talent for accessible, impactful theater. Her legacy helped shape the rise of community-based, socially conscious theater starting in the 1960s.
