1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Plays / Drama

Playwrights

Learn about the lives and struggles of the world's most brilliant dramatists. Each profile offers a comprehensive biography and an overview of the playwright's career.
William Gibson - Author of "The MIracle Worker"
William Gibson created the biographical drama "The Miracle Worker," a play that went on two earn its leading actresses multiple Oscars. Although best known for "The Miracle Worker," William Gibson also penned such works as "Two for the Seesaw", a musical adaptation of "Golden Boy", and "Golda's Balcony."
Alan Ayckbourn - Author of "The Norman Conquests"
A brief look at one of England's greatest living playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn: author of "The Norman Conquests" and other dark comedies.
The Best of Harold Pinter's Plays
Explore the best of Harold Pinter's plays, briefly analyzing the themes and characters within Pinter's unique dramas: "The Birthday Party," "The Homecoming," "The Dumbwaiter," and "Old Times"

Explore Plays / Drama

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Plays / Drama
  4. Playwrights

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.