Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Film Television Theater Music & Dance

A 4 page essay that examines the character of William Marshall, whom the writer argues plays a pivotal role in Lillian Hellman's play The Little Foxes. Examination of the play demonstrates that Marshall provides the impetus from which all subsequent action results. As well as providing an easy means for relating exposition, Marshall also serves ...

9 pages in length. Arthur Mitchell's accomplishments within the world of dance are only as limited as the time needed to achieve even more notoriety. The extent to which the world renown dancer, director, choreographer and teacher has single-handedly revolutionized the very essence of dance is both grand and far-reaching; that he has ...

This 8 page paper argues that David Ives' one act play, Sure Thing, is a comedy as opposed to a farce. Examples, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes Susan Glasgpell's major thesis in her 1916 play "Trifles," which tells how two women discern the motive and circumstances between a murder and hide evidence that would have implicated the man's wife because they can see that the woman was abused. The writer argues that Glaspell's ...

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Biff and Bernard from Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

A 20 page essay that analyzes this play by early eighteenth century French playwright Marivaux. This examination of this 1722 play explores human relationships on various levels. While offering a funny and intriguing play, Marivaux also presents situations that force the audience to ponder what characteristics lie at the heart of a true love relationship. ...

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, discusses what is involved in being a recording sound engineer and then examines the best possible route for obtaining an education in this field, which the writer suggests is apprenticeship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the 1992 movie Mississippi Masala as it pertains to the subject of immigration. This film which was directed by Mira Nair and produced by Michael Nozik and Mira Nair for Cinecom Entertainment)makes some important points about the immigration experience and the tension that derives from immigrant groups attempting to ...

A 12 page paper which examines the life and work of Frank Borzage with an emphasis on his film Moonrise. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 28 page paper looks at the information needed to stage a production of Tennessee Williams autobiographical play the Glass Menagerie. The paper begins by examining the context of the play, including at the authors' life and the social context of the play. The play itself is considered and then aspects such as staging, ...

A 12 page research paper that contrasts and compares trumpet concerti by Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Franz Joseph Haydn. It was at this time that the trumpet began to "escape the restrictions of the harmonic series" and also acquire chromatic capabilities" in the instrument's lower registers. This development ignited the musical imaginations of both Haydn, ...

A 6 page paper discussing positive aspects of hip-hop’s influence on society. At present, at least the “clean” versions of much of today’s rap is beneficial to society in that it diminishes the effects of racial prejudice, as predicted by Lewin’s theory. It has the ability to overturn the typical power pattern common ...

This 3 page paper expounds on an idea that everyone is part of hip hop. Hip hop culture is defined and explored. An argument is made as to why hip hop is a dominant theme in modern American culture. No bibliography.

A 20 page paper which provides a global view of West Side Story from historical, social, cultural, political and religious perspectives. In addition, it examines the work’s effect on American society; its current social significance; the social change that has been brought through this creative effort by the playwright, composers, director, actors, choreographer, singers, ...

This 8 page paper examines the trilogy that uses three symbolic color elements. The plots and themes from White and Blue are explored. The focus of this paper is on the death/transformation/rebirth experience that is seen in each of these films. No additional sources cited.

10 pages in length. Running a successful family business is no different from managing a Fortune 500 corporation: They both require a certain level of organizational leadership in order to facilitate the primary objective. Examining The Godfather and the means by which it reflects many of the standard theories found in contemporary business ...

This 7 page paper examines the following plays, "Zoo Story", "The Sandbox", and "Oleanna" in regards to the determinism of the main characters. This paper highlights the many forces that shape these characters and the decisions they make in spite of these seemingly oppressive forces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that analyzes Anton Webern's work Five Pieces for Orchestra. The writer analyzes each of the five pieces, explaining Webern's style and his emphasis on brevity and lyricism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the amazing contributions of Chita Rivera on musical theater. Rivera was a huge influence in the 1960's, and this paper delves into her many accomplishments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page research paper that contrasts and compares Spanish director J.J. Bigas Luna's Jamon, Jamon (1992) and French director Cyril Collard's Savage Nights (1992). Examination of these movies reveals common features. These characteristics principally involve how each director employs the tools of filmmaking--that is, mise-en-scene elements, camera work, montage and soundtrack--to emphasize their themes ...

This 10 page report discusses David Lynch's 1986 film "Blue Velvet" and how it demonstrates how everybody lives in a society where, either consciously or unconsciously, we exist in relation to (and within the boundaries of) the reigning - or dominant - ideology. This "manner of thinking" is the manner of those with the loudest ...

A 4 page paper which critically compares the relationships between film stars to other modes of stardom. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the powerful presentation in the first page of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Nora from Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and Marion from Harvey Fierstein‘s “On Tidy Endings.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Mozart’s view of women as seen in his opera “The Magic Flute.” The paper also examines whether Mozart’s views of women are similar to those we have today. Bibliography lists 1 source.