Essays and Research Papers on Theater

A 5 page paper which examines the timeless elements of Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the society in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” The society depicted is harsh and strict and thus experiences many problems. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

This 6 page paper gives an overview of the movie, Billy Eliot. An emphasis is placed on the theme of childhood. Symbolism, other themes, archetypcial analysis included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes Act II Scene II of Aphra Behn’s play “The Rover.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how plays from the past can often appear more relevant and more open to interpretation than modern plays. The plays discussed are Aprha Behn’s “The Rover” and Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page examination of Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper is an in-depth study of the American Theatre. This paper provides historical insights as well as outlining the different stages of development for the theatre. The stages are examined and each is highlighted with many examples of playrights and their works. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines what the play says about race matters in America. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House” from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

An 8 page essay that examines how Ionesco's play The Bald Soprano demonstrates how Ionesco parodies theatre in general as well as society. The writer discusses the play's stilted, nonsensical dialogue and how this "works" within the framework of Ionesco's satire. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 ...