Essays and Research Papers on Theater

A 3 page paper which examines the interaction of comedy with tragedy in “The Visit” by Friedrich Durrenmatt. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page analysis of a medieval play entitled "Youth." The writer examines this play via subheadings, which cover topics such as opening stasis, action and casting considerations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which provides a detailed examination of the play’s set design and the overall feeling it conveys. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how Jeremy Collier’s pamphlet, “A Short View on Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage” (1698) led to intense censorship of Restoration comedies and dramas that were performed on the English stage, culminating in the Licensing Act of 1737. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page essay that summarizes five chapter and the conclusion from Arden Fingerhut's 1995 text Theatre: Choice in Action. Each chapter addresses a specific topic from play production, such as, the director's role, the actors, the scenic designer, the costume designer and the critic. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper explores the way in which the four main characters (Blanche, Stanley, Stella and Mitch) use silence and self-deception to make their lives bearable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that analyzes a Dutch medieval morality play entitled "The Apple Tree." The writer examines this play by addressing 16 specific topics of investigation, such as character relationship, opening stasis, closing stasis, and synopsis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the relationship between Troy and his son Cory in August Wilson’s “Fences.” The paper argues that Troy is trying hard to be a good father, yet is confused about his own identity. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the main themes of the play "Oedipus the King" and how they have influenced modern films and television shows. The paper argues that the themes are universal and transcend the form in which they are presented. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page overview of Tennessee Williams’ play “The Glass Menagerie.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the way in which the motif of the car is used throughout the play "Death of a Salesman" to indicate different emotional states. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses August Wilson's prize-winning play Fences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief synopsis of the play Hernani by Victor Hugo. The form of this report is categorical, covering such topics as character relationships, opening stasis, actions, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the work of the playwright Moliere as it involves theater and cultural exploration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses the theme of fences in August Wilson’s play “Fences.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 4 page paper which examines how Arthur Miller, in his play “Death of a Salesman) uses character development elements to express the theme of ignorance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the theories of tragedy developed by Aristotle and Arthur Miller, and discusses the plays "Oedipus the King" and "Death of a Salesman" in conjunction with the concept of tragedy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page essay that discusses this play by Samuel Beckett in detail. The compelling question of the play is whether or not Clov will actually leave Hamm, as he threatens to do throughout the narrative. Some interpretations of the play see the characters as being trapped in a cyclical existence that has ...

A 4 page paper which examines the symbolism in David Pinter’s “The Dumb Waiter.” No sources cited.

5 pages in length. Edward Albee falls under a literary classification not many others have the privilege of inhabiting, inasmuch as the eclectic playwright harbors a special - if not wholly indefinable - talent for highlighting mankind's absurdity. The extent to which The Sandbox reflects the epitome of Albee's distinctive genre is both ...

A 3 page paper on the recent Broadway production, “Mamma Mia.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the way the theme of the inability to distinguish between reality and fantasy (lies) is treated in "Oedipus the King" and "Othello." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines tragedy and the tragedy in “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page essay that contrasts and compares these two works. While separated by millennia, the twentieth century play Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and the ancient Greek play Antigone by Sophocles share thematic similarities due to the fact that in each work there are characters who rebel against the standards of society, ...

A 6 page paper which examines the relationship between sex and death in Tennessee Williams’ play “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.