Plays / Drama October 2007 Archive

In the late 1800s, most female characters within plays were stereotypes of kindly grandmothers, devoted wives, or heartless seductresses. Henrik Ibsen, however, defied the norm and invented a complex ... Read More

During this Halloween season, why not read a truly scary play? It involves witchcraft, demonic possession, and death by hanging. No, it isn't a supernatural thriller. It's The Crucible ... Read More

Last night, I enjoyed watching the stage adaptation of Robert Fulghum's All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten. The script is adapted from over a dozen life affirming ... Read More

One of the most thankless jobs in theatre is also one of the most important. Directors and playwrights are often praised for bringing a play to life, but it's ... Read More

I just returned from a writer's conference in Virginia City, Nevada. It's a small, out of the way town that still upholds that wild west spirit. Mark Twain, as a ... Read More

This is a thrilling time of year for theater-goers. Many local playhouses put on spooky comedies filled with visual effects, Tim Burton-styled costumes, and tongue-in-cheek performances. Here are some sinister yet silly ... Read More