Essays and Research Papers on Theater

A 5 page paper which examines whether the teacher in Willy Russell’s play “Educating Rita” is an appalling teacher or an inspiration. No additional sources cited.

This 12 page paper compares and contrast the performance conditions which existed when the Globe Theatre originally opened with the Globe Theatre of today. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the Irish playwright’s contributions to the western theatre and includes an examination of his wit and how his controversial lifestyle influenced his art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the theme of choices in both novels. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which provides a general summary and informational outline on deaf theatre. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. To label Arthur Miller's poignant play Death of a Salesman a tragedy is to acknowledge the human condition and all its inherent shortcomings, where the main character believes he is worth more dead than alive. Considered to be one of the major accomplishments of modern American theater, Death of ...

An 8 page paper which examines and discusses the symbolism found in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Nora and Torvald in Henrik Ibesn’s “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 7 additional sources.

6 pages in length. William Inge's play Picnic portrays small-town life as equal in drama and sophistication to the city. Often seen as quiet and pastoral, dealing with the seemingly monumental issues of an otherwise laid back existence, there is, however, another side of this story: dealing with conflict between human beings. ...

A 4 page paper which examines how the way George feels about his marriage to Martha manifests itself in their games, imaginary child, and the telegram. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a social analysis of this well known opera. The author's life is discussed and parallels between his life and the work are made. Morality and social class are issues discussed. The significance of the characters and the fact that the female protagonist dies of tuberculosis is examined. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper which examines aspects of Nora’s character in “A Doll’s House” by Ibsen. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of this play first performed on Broadway in 1959. The author emphasizes the familial relationships which unfold in the play. The contention is presented that a black female serves as the primary head of the fictional family presented in the film just as black females often serve as the ...

A 9 page paper which examines Rita’s development in Willy Russell’s “Educating Rita.” The paper discusses whether the teacher has created a monster in Rita. The second half of the paper examines the importance of Denny and Julia in the story. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines how this tragedy is an example of ancient Greek social values (such as political, spiritual, concepts of family and the individual) and considers what is learned about this society from the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the play "Trifles" and attempts to conclude that it will be important to audiences 100 years from now. This paper explores the classic and universal themes which will make it poignant to audiences of the future. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page essay that examines three classic works -- Aristophanes' Lysistrata, Shakespeare's King Lear and Richard Sheridan's School for Scandal -- in regards to how they portray women's role in society. The writer argues that an of these works, which are separated in time by centuries, demonstrates the universality of patriarchal attitudes that have ...

A 5 page paper which examines Henrik Ibsen’s themes of truth and illusion in “A Doll’s House,” “Hedda Gabler,” “The Wild Duck,” and “Master Builder.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines a still photo from a production of “Mulligan’s Guard March,” one of the earliest known comedies. The production, and the picture, featured Edward (Ned) Harrigan and Tony Hart. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

An 8 page analysis of the play “Conversations After a Burial” by Yasmina Reza. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A paper which looks at the importance of Gordon Craig's contribution to theatre design, both in terms of his innovative staging and the way in which his perspective of the function of theatre as a whole influenced changes in the presentation of dramatic texts in the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 8 sources

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines how Miller's Death of a Salesman is patterned is in the classic pattern for Greek tragedy, which was defined by Aristotle based on Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. This examination of Death of a Salesman demonstrates how Miller's play follows the Greek template, making it an American tragedy in the ...

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines the use of symbolism in John Millington Synge’s play “Riders to the Sea.” No additional sources cited.

This 9 page paper discusses Harold Pinter, his life, motivation as pertains to the play, Betrayal. An indepth overview, synopsis, and examination of themes is given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Henrik Ibsen’s novel “A Doll’s House” as it involves various genre. No additional sources cited.