Drama and Theater papers

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.

This paper discusses the major themes and characters illustrating realism in Ibsen's "Ghosts" and "The Wild Duck"

This paper compares and contrasts the fantasy worlds in Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire".

This paper discusses "Death of a Salesman", with particular emphasis on Arthur Miller's technical and scenic craftsmanship, his concept of social realism and tragic elements of the play.

This paper analyz the play "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller especially the dramatic tension created from Willy Loman's failure at his job, his disappointment with his sonsand his confusion of illusion and reality in measuring success.

This paper discusses the Kabuki theater of Japan: Body language, the virtuosity of the actor, acting techniques and Japanese concepts of space.

Discussion of the conflict between Blanche and Stanley and illusion and reality, in Tennessee Williams' "A Street Car Named Desire".

Discusses "Phaedra" by Jean Racine & "Life is a Dream" by Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Compares free will & predestination in two plays.

Studied as tragedy symbolizing false values of American life.

Compares characters of Stella & Blanche DuBois. Discusses illusions, desires, sexuality and relationships.

Summary & analysis of plot (life in hell), thematic structure, existentialist approach, characters & relationships, stark style and author's life related to play.

Examines the themes of exile, man-woman relationships & filicide (child murder) based on Greek legend.

This paper examines the development of the main characters through their passion & love. It focuses on infatuation, innocence, devotion and tragedy.

This paper compares the "dream" plays and the "reality" plays of August Strindberg.

This paper discusses Edward Albee's play "The Zoo Story" as a parable of concealed violence.

This paper compares Shakespeare's "Anthony and Cleopatra" with his play "Romeo and Juliet". There are many quotes from the plays.

An analysis of the style and function of the songs and heightened lyrical passages in Brecht's Der gute Mensch von Sezuan (The Good Woman of Sezuan).

A discussion of the evolution of the Ancient Greek Amphitheatre.

This paper compares and contrasts themes in Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible".

A comparative analysis of the plays "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen and "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller.

This paper discusses the theme of love in the two plays "King Lear" by Shakespeare and "The Faerie Queen" by Edward Spenser.

This paper discusses the language of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

This paper presents a critical review of Lorca's play, focusing on the influence of the Spanish Civil War on the work.

A review of the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.

This paper uses three different literary works, Anton Chekhov's ?The Lady with the Pet Dog," Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" and Leo Tolstoy's ?The Death of Ivan Ilyich," to discuss the role that marriage plays in society.

An analysis of the play, "The Glass Menagerie" by American playwright, Tennessee Williams.

A discussion of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" and life in Elizabethan England.

The Puritan's mission in America was to create a "city on a hill." This paper analyzes how this idealism and quest for perfection resulted in the death of so many residents as described in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible".

A proposal for the theatrical production of August Strindberg's play "Miss Julie".

Character analysis of Katherine in Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew".

An analysis of the character of Nora in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House".

A comparison of themes in the plays "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare and "Krapp's Last Tape" by Samuel Beckett.

A review of the opera "Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

This essay discusses the relationship between what seems to be and what is in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest".

This paper discusses how gender roles remain constant in theater throughout history by comparing "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams and "Sure Thing" by David Ives.

A discussion of the subplot of Gloucester and Edmund in "King Lear" by William Shakespeare.

A discussion of the differences of social status and gender in Yuan drama.

An analysis of the character Hamlet's relationship with his parents, as found in Shakespeare's play ?Hamlet".

A paper which traces the downfall of King Lear, in William Shakespeare's play of the same name.

A comparison of the writing styles of Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller.

A paper which explores the symbolism used in August Wilson's play, "Fences".

The theme of "American Dream" in Arthur Miller's "Death of A Salesman" with references to Mark Twain and Henry Thoreau.

An analysis of the morality play "Everyman", written anonymously around 1495.

This paper introduces and discusses the role of women in "Hamlet," and "Othello" by William Shakespeare.

The linguistic ascension to Majesty of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V.

Examining the qualities of a tragic hero according to Aristotles and questioning whether Shakespeare's "Hamlet" falls under this category.

A review of the play, "Conduct of Life" by Maria Irene Fornes, focusing on the theme of making that what is familiar, unfamiliar.

This paper presents a critical analysis of Euripides' love story, entitled "Medea".

An analysis of Walter's path to manhood in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun."

This paper explores the history of the tragic art form.

A comparison of the two characters Antigone and Creone in Greek philosopher, Sophocles' play, "Antigone" and their understanding of politics.

A paper which explores the the dynamics of Hollywood, as seen in Clifford Odets' play "The Big Knife" and Nathanael West's book "The Day of the Locust".

A study of the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello".

A comparative analysis of the relationships of the Ramsays in Virginia Woolf's "To The Lighthouse" and the Helmers in Henrik Ibsen's "The Dollhouse".

A paper which examines how the themes in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" contribute to the fact that the play is still popular with audiences.

A character study of the personalities in "Six Characters in Search of an Author" by playwright Luigi Pirandello.

A review of a play about religion and morals, "Tambourines to Glory" by Langston Hughes.

This paper looks at the natural and unnatural in Shakespeare's "Macbeth".

An analysis of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and a look at various aspects of the play.

A paper which argues that the concept of free will, and, not merely the acceptance of fate, is present in ancient Greek Sophocles' "Oedipus".

A paper which explores the motif of lies and deception in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth".

A study of Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman".

The paper examines the secrets which appear in Henrik Ibsen's play "The Path to Change" and Sophocles' "Oedipus".

A paper which examines how theater was influential in shaping American identity in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

An introduction to and analysis of the play "The Piano Lesson," by August Wilson.

Examining whether Shakespeare's character Hamlet in the play "Hamlet", is sane or not.

Explores the three female characters of William Shakespeare's "Othello" - Desdemona, Bianca and Emilia.

This paper discusses the mental status of the character Hamlet from William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet", one of the most widely read and debated plays in the world.

A look at the representation of three deadly sins in the works of Christopher Marlowe and Edmund Spenser.

A comparison of the two characters, Oedipus and his mother Jocasta, in Sophocles' tragic play, "Oedipus Rex".

An analysis of William Shakespeare's play, "Othello" and the events which led to Othello's downfall.

This paper describes the classical hero figure King Arthur and his court and discusses how the modern view of them differs from the original myth.

An analysis of Christopher Marlowe's play, "Doctor Faustus".

Comparing two of the characters in Shakespeare's "Othello", showing how they both represent contradicting sides of human nature.

A comparative essay on William Shakespeare's tragedies, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Julius Caesar".

An analysis of a scene in the play involving a conversation between three characters: Nat Goldberg, Seamus Mccann and Stanley Webber.

An analysis of the character Creon in plays written by ancient Greek writer, Sophocles.

An analysis of the play dealing with new educational ideas in vogue during Aristophanes lifetime in Athens.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the 1959 play ?A Raisin in the Sun"; a serious drama about a black family written by a black woman, Lorraine Hansberry.

A critical review of the 1967 film (also known as "Edipo re") directed by by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

This paper discusses Sophocles' "Antigone".

A study of the role of women in the play, "An Enemy of the People" by Arthur Miller.

A research paper that is about Hamlet's mother and views of her actions in the play "Hamlet" by Shakespeare.

Examines Christopher Marlowe's play ?Dr. Faustus" and the main character's relationship with the angel and devil within himself.

Examination of the play by Tenessee Williams and its major themes.

Its origins, subjects, themes, physical features, performances, cultural impact and significance and politics.

An examination of the play's structure and how action on physical and mental planes reflects the changes in character of Paula.

An examination of the play's themes, characters, messages, morality, structure, tragic irony, subjective vs. objective values and perceptions.

The themes, presentations, significance of Dionysius and the impact on modern theater, focusing on Eugene O'Neill.

The life and career of the American dancer and choreographer. Includes influences, personality, innovations, development, teaching and major works ("Night Journey" and "Errand into the Maze").

An examination of the follies, difficulties, challenges and conflicts of search for love in relationships in the two plays.

An examination of the two plays' characters and themes as reflections of the societies in which they live.

An analysis of the play's political influences and themes (focusing on fascism), technique, non-realism and appearance vs. reality.

An overview of surrealism and its influence on works of playwright and visual artist.

An examination of Artaud's interpretation of Alfred Jarry's play, focusing on the "theater of cruelty" and ideas of Jerzy Grotowski.

An examination of the nature of the comedic theater in Ancient Greece, focusing on Aristophanes' "The Clouds" and Plautus' "The Rope."

An analysis of the one-act satirical play about the inability of marital partners to connect with one another.

An examination of eight theatrical centers in the U.S.: Lincoln Center, John F. Kennedy Center, Music Center of L.A. and five more.

An analysis of the play as example of psychological realism includes style, characterization, plot and theme.