Theater Essays and Term Papers

an important role in people's lives. Many people believe it to be written in stone, and unchangeable. Many others believe it to be controlled by a person's own actions. In Romeo and Juliet, fate is one of the main themes, described as having…

that a major theme of Williams' plays is that of human sexuality. Various aspects of human sexuality are explored through the diversity and complexity of the characters. Whilst Stanley Kowalski epitomises masculinity through his primal strength and…

Williams' plays consistently portray fragile, vulnerable and defeated characters. Such characteristics form a bond of shared experience, as those portrayed in this play struggle to cope in a world of reality that is changing beyond recognition. Their…

is probably one of Shakespeare's earliest comedies. Its plot is derived from the popular 'war of the sexes' theme in which males and females are pitted against one another for dominance in marriage. The play begins with an induction in which a…

play Macbeth by the Folger Shakespeare Library, is twenty one quotes of some of the most important quotes in Macbeth. Although many of these quotes are necessary to understand parts within Macbeth and to convey important elements of the play, many of…

of those beautifully written plays that can be approached from any number of directions." says Faith Catline, the director of the 2001 Tony Award Winner and the Pulitzer Prize Winner For The Best Drama. The dramatic piece which was written by David Aubur…

classic story of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare suggests that other characters' actions held them responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet's deaths. Without the unintentional mistakes made by Friar Laurence, or the irrational and harsh behavior…

both a masterpiece and as a turning point in Australian history. It has boosted Australian theatre to another level and genre of performance that Australian theatre would not have been able to achieve alone. The doll managed to astound audiences by…

of his her self and/or his or her world. When this misconception is destroyed it can be a major turning point in the story. 'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles is one such story. In the story Oedipus has such a misconception where he thinks he has a good…

Mysteries of Fate         Among the first thing a historian discovers in his study of early civilization are records of people's belief, or faith, in powers greater than themselves, and their desire to understand what causes these powers…