Drama and Theater papers

Background and text analysis, dealing with social aspects of "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov (money, power, politics, capitalism, communism, aristocracy, and serfdom).

This paper explores the many theories behind the death of the famous playwrite Christopher Marlowe.

A review of the French classic "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo.

A review of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", debating the main character's sanity and motivation.

This paper discusses Constantin Stanislavski, the father of modern acting theory, and his technique.

A discussion of the contribution made to the play "King Lear" by William Shakespeare by the character of Gloucester.

A critical analysis of Act III Scene III of William Shakespeare's "Othello".

This paper discusses Arthur Miller's character Willy Loman from ?Death of a Salesman.?

A discussion of the character Heracles, often found in Greek literature.

A review of "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay and a discussion of why it has remained popular with theatergoers for so long.

A discussion of Lord Byron's influence in Tom Stoppard's play "Arcadia".

A discussion of the Commedia Del Arte Theatre and contributions of Italian Renaissance theatre to Western theater.

An exploration of the key relationship in "Madame Butterfly" with a focus on the theme of seduction.

An analysis of the play "Medea" by ancient Greek writer Euripides.

This essay is a review of Steven Deitz's "Inventing Van Gogh" performed at the City Theater in Pittsburgh.

This paper is a review of the Pittsburgh Public Theater's performance of Shakespeare's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing".

This paper explores Shakespeare's notion of romantic love, as illustrated by two of his plays.

This paper discusses the features of the tragic hero, comparing and contrasting between is Sophocles? "Oedipus Rex" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

A look at disguise, costume and role playing in Ben Jonson's "Volpone".

This paper discusses "Oedipus Rex", the archetype of tragic drama.

Examaning George Bernard Shaw's 1893 play, "Mrs. Warren's Profession" and why it was then considered controversial.

A look at the theme of time in the play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange.

A review of William Shakespeare's play "King Lear".

A comparitive essay on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet", focusing on the common theme of revenge.

A comparison of two female characters from Shakespeare's literary works, Gertrude from "Hamlet" and Juliet from "Romeo and Juliet".

A review of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" with particular emphasis on the symbolism and character of the cherry orchard.

A discussion of Elizabethan theatre and the magic that takes center stage in many of Shakespeare's works.

A character analysis of Mercutio from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

This paper discusses the naturalistic movement, of the late Nineteenth Century, which brought to the stage for the first time the issues of society, scientific knowledge and sexual politics.

A review of the play, "Cyrano de Bergerac" written by Edmond Rostand.

This paper compares the real Henry V with Shakespeare's idolized version of Henry V, the hero king.

Analysis of Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible" and a comparison of the events in this play to the Salem Witch Trials.

The role of the ghost in Shakespeare's "Hamlet"

This paper discusses the experience of seeing "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway.

Examining the issue of racism in William Shakespeare's "Othello" and how this relates to the character Othello.

A discussion of the themes of alienation and otherness in William Shakespeare's "Othello".

An examination of the life history of Jiang Qing and the extent to which she influenced the Chinese cultural revolution.

A review of Tony Kushner's play, "Angels in America", illustrating an unlikely comparison between two relationships.

This paper presents a critical review of Shakespeare's play, focusing on Coriolanus' attitude toward the common Roman people.

A study of the ancient Roman tale "The Aeneid".

A study of the ghost characters in literary works of "The Spanish Tragedy ? and "Hamlet".

Comparison of two tragic heroes: Shakespeare's Hamlet and Sophocles' Oedipus.

A review of Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman", a tragic love story.

A paper which examines the Aeschylean, Sophoclean and Euripidean styles of Greek Drama and how the relate to modern drama productions.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the play "Taming of the Shrew," by William Shakespeare.

A character analysis of Laura Wingfield from Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie."

This paper discusses in detail Giuseppe Verdi's opera, "Otello," based on the play by William Shakespeare.

A study of Medea, who is a tragic heroine of Aristotle.

An analysis of medieval morality play "Everyman".

This paper is an analysis of Horatio's Character in "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.

Examines the uses of repetition and mirror images to address issues of honesty and duplicity.

A sociopolitical critique of the play on Chicano cultural identity in 1943.

A critical analysis of the tragedy's characters, plot, themes, emotional impact, strengths and weaknesses.

Examines the heroine as a tragic figure doomed by her romantic delusions about beauty.

Examines the characters' search for their song, individual spirit, authenticity or purpose in life.

Discusses the business of comedy; specifically, comedy clubs. Focuses on three Los Angeles clubs: The Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory and the Improvisation.

Examines the nature, function and effect of the prologue of the play as an Elizabethan device.

This paper explores the tragic elements of three plays from three different eons: "Oedipus", "Hamlet" and "Death of a Salesman" by Sophocles, Shakespeare and Arthur Miller respectively.

This paper examines naturalism and expressionism by Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" in his portrayal of Willy Loman's losing struggle against social, familial and economic forces.

This paper discusses the life of the African-American singer and actor Paul Robeson: Family, education, career and social and political views.

This paper describes and compares conflict between society and the individual in Henrik Ibsen's play "Ghosts" and section from Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel "The Grand Inquisitor", .

This paper analyzes Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" as realistic social drama from a feminist perspective: Plot, characters, themes, symbolism, deconstructionist critique, women's roles and gender equality.

This paper discusses the founding and evolution of Chicago group, Second City Comedy Troupe: Improvizational theories, educational aspects and leadership.

This study analyzes the misbehavior of adolescent girls as exemplified by the character of Frankie Addams in Carson McCullers' "The Member of the Wedding" and by the character of Beverly Ann Donofrio in her autobiographical "Riding in Cars With Boys".

A description of the portrayals of moral decline of families in the play and the novel.

A discussion of the theme of appearance vs. reality in the characters and relationships of the comic play.

Critical analysis of one-act play, based on article by critic Gerry McCarthy. Looks at the style, theme, importance of actors, ambiguity and view of life.

Themes (corruption, lies, human condition), characters, plot and the poet's development of tragedy.

Examines the play's portrayal (in Scene 16) of Mozart-Salieri relationship, musical composition and the death/murder of Mozart.

Critical views on 19th Cent. playwright's work. Looks at themes, technique, ideology and characterizations.

(Arthur Miller). Examines the play on Puritan witch-hunts in the context of the historical need of a community to find scapegoats to express its oppressive bigotry.

An analysis of the examples and the meaning of symbolism and imagery in the characters, family relations and theme.

A look at the choreography style, innovations, techniques, influences, public reactions, themes and plots of the ballets "L'Apres-Midi D'un Faune" and "Jeux".

An exploration of the relationship between the father Willy Loman and his son Biff and their contrasting views on the American Dream.

An examination of the view that the play about the Puritan witch-hunt is a critique of McCarthyism.

An analysis of social and political criticism in the plays, "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov, "Los Vendidos" by Luis Valdez and "Mother Courage" by Bertolt Brecht.

A comparative analysis of the female protagonists in the novels, "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams and "A Doll House" by Henrik Ibsen, including their success and failure in life and self-discovery, and their conflicts with men and personal

Compares two naturalistic approaches: Henrik Ibsen's social consciousness vs. August Strindberg's cynical pessimism.

Examines the influences of Irish history, myth, culture and politics in the poet's plays, focusing on the character of Cuchulain.

A critical appreciation of this play about the destructiveness of man's selfishness and greed.

Argues that the heroine of Sophocles' play of the same name had destructive and wrong attitudes towards the law of the Greeks.

Compares the depiction of the character and his development in the plays by Sophocles.

Discusses the play as a tragicomedy and focuses on the character of Leontes.

Examines killing/suicide as a moral question in this Greek play.

Examines the five classes of plays, masks, religious foundation and Kabuki.

Examines the use of the four characters to portray post-modern drama and reality.

Examines the protagonist's role as a heroine and as a symbol of modern human beings' struggle to survive.

An analysis of the two plays as expressions of the decay of the American dream including characters, plots and themes.

A critical analysis of the themes, aesthetics, socio-politics, characterizations, role of audience, postmodernism and Marxism.

An examination of the adaptation of the play to the film.

An examination of the life of the 18th century actress Emma Hamilton, whose beauty was so great that she was sought after as a model by most of top artists of her era.

An examination of the play as an updated English version of Moliere's "The Misanthrope" and critique of Restoration society.

An analyaia of the sentimental comedy portraying 18th century post-Restoration England.

The life and career of the19th-20th century American producer, director and playwright. Includes his major works, style development and staging innovations.

The paper examines "The Miser" by Moliere: Plot, characters, action, themes, critical views and comic approach to ideas.

The paper analyzes "Fuente Ovejuna" by Lope de Vega, a play on 15th Century Spanish politics: Major themes, critical views, characters and action.

This paper is a critique of the drama "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller: Construction, plot, tone, secondary conflict, empathy and style.

This paper analyzes the repression of young boy by his parents and psychiatrist, his sexuality, spirituality and love for horses in the "Equus" by Peter Shaffer.

This paper discusses the career of Konstantin Stanislavski, founder of the modern theater and method acting: Techniques, theory and major works.

This paper compares two plays by Tennessee Williams, "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie": Characters (Amanda and Blanche), symbolism, plots, themes and the playwright's intentions.