Glaspell began her writing career as a journalist, but then went on to write novels and short stories before she began writing plays. Over the course of her career she wrote five short plays along with five longer dramas, as well as a couple of plays with her husband. Glaspell married George Cook inn 1913. Their relationship began with a rebellion; he was married and had already been divorced once. [4] Despite this fact, Cook and Glaspell shared many of the same views both socially and politically, and they moved together to Provincetown where they opened their own theater and performing group known as the Provincetown players. [5]  Since she was a founder, she was able to write and produce the shows, which gave her the liberty to be bold and not worry about government censorship of commercial theaters in early 20th century America. [6] However, As the years went on, and the people who both wrote for and attended performances of the Provincetown Players changed, Glaspell and Cook no longer aligned with their values and style, and thus left the Players to explore their beliefs and travel the world. [7]