Essays and Research Papers on Theater

This 7 page report discusses the idea that there are definite similarities between the primary female characters -- Nora and Antigone -- in "The Doll's House" and "Antigone." Bibliography lists only the two primary sources.

This 4 page report focuses Canadian playwright’s Kevin Kerr’s Unity (1918) with a relatively brief reference and comparison to another Canadian playwright’s work, The Crackwalker by Judith Thompson. Bibliography lists only the 2 primary sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Willy Loman’s illusion that he was a great salesman as one of the most powerful elements of his downfall in Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the characters in the movie Moonstruck (Cher, Nick Cage) and how their characters develop throughout the story. Quotes cited from movie. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts two different portrayals of Gertrude in various versions of Hamlet. Film interpretations discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page essay that argues that Marsha Norman's play 'night, Mother fails to fit the definition of Greek tragedy. This examination of the play reveals that it is not Greek tragedy, merely tragic, because Jessie's final act accomplishes no purpose. It is merely her final abdication of personal responsibility. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper which compares Nora from Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and Hedda from Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Henrik Ibsen and elements of his play “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Oscar Wilde’s play “Salome” presents the viewer or reader with a western orientalism of “other.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper/essay that analyzes Bertolt Brecht's play "Mother Courage and Her Children." This play addresses the senselessness of war and human depravity that results from totalitarianism; however, Brecht does this by using his own unique perspective and sense of theatre, rather than following the Aristotelian paradigm for tragedy, which had traditionally ruled ...

A 3 page paper which examines the life and work of theater artist Tadashi Suzuki. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Lorraine Hansberry’s novel “A Raisin in the Sun” possesses themes of manhood and materialism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what was wrong with Willy Loman’s dreams in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Brando’s experiences in his personal life and on the stage elevated his cinematic performances. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines some of the technical aspects of stagecraft. This examination of the director's art looks specifically at the physical requirements of staging, that is, the dynamics of directing the actors where to be onstage. The writer also addresses some of the problems specific to high school productions and ...

A 5 page essay which discusses the use of comedy in the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes Lysistrata and also in the seventeenth century French comedy by Moliere Tartuffe. In both of these comedies, the playwrights use the elements of comedy to convey criticism of certain social conventions of their particular era. No additional sources ...

This 20 page paper discusses the development of the Russian cinema from its inception to the present, modern era. Key filmmakers mentioned and chronicled. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A 4 page research paper that reviews Chicago, the Broadway musical (not the movie). The writer briefly describes the lighting, costumes, and set, but concentrates on a synopsis of the plot, which includes how the production numbers and songs fit into the show. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which summarizes Elizabeth Inchbald’s “Every One Has His Fault.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which summarizes and analyzes elements in Joanna Baillie’s play “Orra.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page analysis of Ben Johnson’s play “Epicoene, the Silent Woman.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines this musical which was Streisand's first Broadway experience. Furthermore, this paper highlights the ways in which this play represented the 1960's and also how Streisand stole the show. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares Jean-Paul Sartre's play " The Flies" and Jean Anouil's "Antigone, a Tragedy," which are both modern adaptations of ancient Greek plays. Examination of these plays demonstrates that, in both cases, a knowledge of Greek mythology, or of the original plays, is incidental to a modern appreciation of ...

This 3 page paper discusses the various elements found in the plays All My Sons and Boys in the Band. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship between Willy and his son Biff in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.