Throughout the 1980s , Alper developed .
Throughout the 1980s , Alper presented new plays by British and American playwrights , including the New York premieres of works by Brian Friel , Terrence McNally and Beth Henley .
Throughout the 1980s , Alper developed and presented new plays by British and American playwrights , including the New York premieres of works by Brian Friel , Terrence McNally and Beth Henley .