Theater Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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A History of the Globe Theater in London (574 words, 1 pages)

The Globe Theater changed the course of English Theater forever. The Globe broke rules of ownership, class standards, and promoted the greatest playwright ever, William Shakespeare. Throughout its history the Globe Theater has produced the best of Shakespeare and his amazing plays and when it was closed London never felt ... Read More

The Summary and My Reaction on the “The Second Shepherds” (619 words, 1 pages)

The Second Shepherds Play goes against many of the characteristics that Horace believes should be in a play. The play does not stay in the boundaries of genres by mixing comedy with seriousness. It is not consistent it is not without surprises. Finally, the author did not completely believe in ... Read More

A Review of a Production of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard by the O’Reilly Theater (326 words, 1 pages)

From the Anton Chekhov play, The Cherry Orchard, performed at the O'Reilly Theater, the character Varya is quite unique. Varya embodies Chekhov's idea of comedy, she is waiting for events to happen, but in reality they will never happen.Varya is probably motivated by her quest for happiness, and what she ... Read More

A Biography of Konstantin Stanislavski the Pioneer of Revolutionizing the System of Actor Training (647 words, 1 pages)

StanislavskiKonstantin Stanislavski was born on January 17th 1863, in Moscow, Russia. His full name is Konstantin Alekseyev Stanislavski. The son of a wealthy manufacturer, he was granted much financial backing for his amateur theatre endeavors. Stanislavski is famous for his introduction of a new method of preparing for plays. His ... Read More

Beijing Opera – An Overview (1977 words, 4 pages)

Beijing OperaThe Dieing Treasure of ChinaBeijing opera is a national treasure of China with a history of 200 years. In the 55th year of the Qing Dynasty (1790), the four big Huiban opera entered the capital and combined with Kunqu opera, Yiyang opera, Hanju opera and Luantan in Beijing. Through ... Read More

An Overview on the Romantic Comedy Pretty Women Directed by Garry Marshall (536 words, 2 pages)

Pretty Women, directed by Garry Marshall, is a light, bubbly, romantic comedy. On a scale from 1-5 (five being the best), I rate this movie a five. The story plot of this film appeals to the emotion of the audience. Between the romance, greed, lust, and power of this film, ... Read More

The Impact of the Origins of the First Globe in Making Up its History (1017 words, 2 pages)

globe theatereThe origins of the first Globe have many interesting details that make up its history. London developed a demand for entertainment and theaters. Europeans took the chance and began to build them. In 1576 the first successful theater was in operation in London. This building was simply called "The ... Read More

Theater and Drama in Ancient Greece (2233 words, 10 pages)

Theater and drama in Ancient Greece took form in about 5th century BCE, with the Sopocles, the great writer of tragedy. In his plays and those of the same genre, heroes and the ideals of life were depicted and glorified. It was believed that man should live for honor and ... Read More

A Review of the Courting Chekov Play (508 words, 1 pages)

If a person wants to spend their evening viewing an exciting and thought-provoking play, they better veer themselves away from the play Courting Chekov. In contrast to a stimulating evening at the theatre, the play Courting Chekov leaves viewers puzzled about the theme and questioning the overall effect of the ... Read More

A Study on Japan’s Theatrical History (2344 words, 4 pages)

Japans dances and dramas as they are seen today contain 1300 years of continuous uninterrupted history. This prodigious feat of conservation, theatrically speaking, makes Japan an extraordinary and unique country. In all of Asia, where tradition generally is sanctified and change eschewed, Japan stands as the only country whose theatre ... Read More

The Effects of Realism in Realm of Theatre (1105 words, 2 pages)

W HAT IS REALISM? WAS ITS ARRIVAL GOOD FOR THEATRE?Realism is the movement toward representing reality as it is, in art. Realistic drama is an attempt to portray life on stage, a movement away from the conventional melodramas and sentimental comedies of the 1700s. It is expressed in theatre through ... Read More

The Vicious Cycle of Poverty in George Buchner’s Play Woyzeck (2162 words, 4 pages)

Topic 1 A commentator has remarked, Clearly Buchner considered that while social revolution might help the Woyzecks of the world, it could hardly save them. Is Buchners vision of the world of Woyzeck essentially fatalistic, a dystopia from which there is no escape?Georg Buchners classic play Woyzeck, unfinished, yet ahead ... Read More

An Overview of Theater in Ancient Greece (898 words, 3 pages)

Greek TheatreThere have been many artistic achievements that have had a substantial role in shaping outlooks and tastes for cultures and generations for 1000s of years. Of all the different kinds of productions the Greeks have established, the tragedy is the most extraordinary of their spiritual contributions. Everything from style, ... Read More

An Analysis of Early to Mid-Twentieth Century Influences on Theatre of the Absurd (2616 words, 5 pages)

Early to Mid-Twentieth Century Influences on Theatre of the AbsurdBig feet, stampeding rhinoceroses, and barren sets are typical of the theatre of the absurd. The dramatic content, symbolism, and spectacles are an amazing thing to see and an impossibility to comprehend. The philosophy of the absurd and the dawn of ... Read More

A Review of David Mamet’s Play Oleanna (1395 words, 3 pages)

Oleanna by David MametThe Birmingham Stage Company, directed by John Harrison. The Old Rep Theatre, Wednesday September 29th The Birmingham Stage Company is the resident company of the Old Rep Theatre. Its patrons are Sir Derek Jacobi and Paul Scofield. The company is unfounded and relies mainly on box office ... Read More

Comedic Conflict and Love in Trevor Nunn’s Twelfth Night (2027 words, 3 pages)

Comedic Conflict and Love in Trevor Nunns Twelfth NightTrevor Nunn's direction of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" takes away some of the confusion present in the reading of the text, which begins with the complicated love interests of the main characters. Having been the artistic director for the world famous Royal Shakespeare ... Read More

A Review of the New York City Production of Waiting for Godot (2207 words, 3 pages)

Last November, I had the opportunity to view a New York City production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Unfamiliar with the genre of "Theatre of the Absurd," I spent the first 99 of the show trying to understand what was materializing on stage. It was not until the conclusion ... Read More

An Introduction to the Baroque Style as a Theatrical Style (523 words, 1 pages)

The baroque has been called a theatrical style, one that deals in spectacle, grandeur, and dramatic contrast. Test these concepts in an essay that discusses the baroque as an expression of the Catholic Reformation, Protestant devotionalism, the Scientific Revolution, and the Age of Absolutism. Define your general statements with specific ... Read More

The Impact of Alexandre Dumas’ Playwriting to the Revolution of French Drama and Theater (307 words, 1 pages)

Alexandre Dumas was a major playwright who helped to revolutionize French drama and theater. He was one of the best historical novelists, publishing more than two hundred novels. He was born on July twenty fourth, mille eighteen in the french town of Villers-Cotterets. His father was a general in Napoleon's ... Read More

An Introduction to the origins of Theater and Drama in Ancient Greek (2258 words, 5 pages)

Theater and drama in Ancient Greece took form in about 5thcentury BCE, with the Sopocles, the great writer of tragedy. In hisplays and those of the same genre, heroes and the ideals of life weredepicted and glorified. It was believed that man should live forhonor and fame, his action was ... Read More

A Discussion of the Popularity of Commedia dell’arte Theater Form (951 words, 2 pages)

Commedia dell'arte is a truly popular form of theatre - of the people, by the people, for the people. Discuss this statement with specific examples of Commedia dell'arte scenarios, stock characters, performance features and circumstances. Commedia dell'arte is definitely an artform centred on people and their world. Although its origins ... Read More

A Biography of Christopher Marlowe During the Renaissance Period in England (1259 words, 3 pages)

Marlowes biographers often portray him as a dangerously overambitious individual. Explore ways this aspect of Marlowes personality is reflected in Dr. Faustus. Christopher Marlowe lived during the Renaissance period in 16th century England. Although this was a time of change, the Elizabethans still had fixed moral values. The Chain of ... Read More

The Unlikeable Characters in the Zoo Story Against the Norms of the 19th Century Melodrama (1724 words, 2 pages)

In the 19th Century, plays would often follow a set formula. This was called melodrama. It had set ingredients. Melodramas contained likeable characters. In the Zoo Story, there are no likeable characters. The audience dislike Jerry right from the beginning of the play. Peter is different. Although the audience may ... Read More

The Process of Creating a Teenage Play for Teenage Audience (940 words, 4 pages)

ATeenage PlayIntroduction We wereasked to create a performance for a teenage audience. We thought and discussedmany options for a subject matter and came up with relevant happenings toteenagers. The more considered subjects were sex, school and study pressure,friendship and love. Our final decision was about sex because we felt that ... Read More

An Introduction to an Analysis of Inspector Calls (851 words, 2 pages)

After watching an Inspector calls, I am sure it is obvious to any one who watches it that the inspector is not what he seems at all. At first you have no suspicions of the Inspector, but as the play gradually moves on it slowly dawns on you that the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theater of Dionysus (1067 words, 2 pages)

The Theater of Dionysus The Theater of Dionysus was Europes first theater, and stood immediately below the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It was originally built in the late 5th century B.C. The theater was an outdoor auditorium in the shape of a great semicircle on the slope of the Acropolis, ... Read More

History on the Theater and Drama in Ancient Greece From 5th Century BCE (2237 words, 4 pages)

The History of Greek TheaterTheater and drama in Ancient Greece took form in about 5th century BCE, with the Sopocles, the great writer of tragedy. In his plays and those of the same genre, heroes and the ideals of life were depicted and glorified. It was believed that man should ... Read More

An Analysis of the Musical Porgy and Bess (1992 words, 3 pages)

Porgy and Bess symbolizes the end of the black musical tradition that flourished in the early part of this century. The play showed the height of white appropriation of what had previously been a black cultural form. All the creative talent backstage was white. This development had been occurring slowly, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Racial Prejudices in the Musical South Pacific by Rogers and Hammerstein (925 words, 2 pages)

In Rogers and Hammersteins South Pacific, the main theme is racial prejudices. The two main characters, Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush are faced with these problems as they attempt a relationship. Two other minor characters, Lt. Joe Cable and Liat, are faced with the same dilemma. Both Nellie and ... Read More

A Review of the Play The Odd Couple by Neil Simmon Performed by the Centennial High School Drama Department (840 words, 1 pages)

The Odd Couple On the evening of November the eighth, I saw the play The Odd Couple, by Neil Simmon. The performance started at approximately 730 in the Centennial High School auditorium. The Centennial High School Drama Department performed this two and a half hour play. The level of performance ... Read More

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