Plays by Title and Theme
By Wade Bradford, About.com Guide to Plays / Drama
Information on stage productions, theater history, dramatic literature study guides, and play summaries arranged by title and theme.
Plays (In Alphabetical Order)
Browse through our ever growing list of plays. Students will find study guides, plot summaries, character information, and essay tips. Instructors can utilize the educational resources, biographical articles, and production advice from directors / drama teachers.
- Antigone by Sophocles
- The Crucible by Arthur Miller
- A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
- The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
- Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw
- Oleanna by David Mamet
- Our Town by Thorton Wilder
- Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
- A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
- The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee
- You Can't Take It With You by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Comedies - Laugh Yourself Silly
Perhaps scholars pay too much attention to that frowning mask next to the smiling counterpart. Well, let's give Tragedy a break, shall we? Take a look at the lighter side of theater.
- Comedies by George Bernard Shaw
- What's So Funny About Anton Chekhov?
- Comedy Monologues for Female Performers
Dramas - Get a Taste of Reality
Whether modern or ancient, dramas recreate the most gripping moments of our lives.
