Drama

Lists major literary and dramatic works by year from 1660 to 1800.

Treatise suggesting that Greek Theatre evolved not from the Dionysian festivals, but rather from ancient worship of the dead.

Index of articles on ancient Greek theatre.

William Ridgeway's 1915 essay examining the history and importance of solar myths, tree spirits, and totemism in the development of Greek tragedy.

An analysis of several different forms of theatre which first appeared during the Middle Ages.

Several short but informative introductory articles.

Account of the many productions presented by this Medieval and Renaissance drama group.

An encyclopedia entry on the Portuguese dramatist.

An account of Shakespeare's affair with the wife of an innkeeper, and the illegitimate son this affair may have produced.

Biography of English playwright Thomas Dekker, plus links to purchase all of his works currently in print.

Discussion of Dekker's role in English drama, from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.

An index of monologues by Thomas Dekker.

Massinger's comedy of the comeuppance of the villanous Sir Giles Overreach at the hands of his morally righteous victims.

Brief biography of dramatist Jean Racine.

Includes clips from Miramax's film "Restoration" and links to Internet resources on authors and political figures.

A biography of the French dramatist Beaumarchais.

Biography of dramatist George Farquhar, plus links to purchase all of his works currently in print.

Synopsis of the play.

Article by John A. Price on Caryl Churchill and the rhythms of feminist theory, acting theory, and gender politics.

Biography of American playwright Christopher Durang, plus links to all of his works currently in print.

Biography of British playwright Michael Frayn, plus links to all of his works currently in print.

A biography of the American dramatist.

Biography of American playwright Lillian Hellman, plus links to all of her works currently in print.

Biography of American playwright Beth Henley, plus links to all of her works currently in print.

Biography of American playwright Donald Margulies, plus links to all of his works currently in print.

A complete list of the American playwright's Broadway credits.

A biography of the Irish playwright, plus links to purchase all of his works currently in print.

Lists all of the actor's film and TV roles.

Biography of American playwright Neil Simon, plus links to all of his works currently in print.

Biography of Irish playwright John Millington Synge, plus links to all of his works currently in print.

Information about conference held in New Orleans in March of each year in conjunction with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, which features plays, panels, readings, and celebrity appearances.

Annual literary review published by Middle Tennessee State University.

A biography of the Greek comedy writer; includes a list of related links.

Biography of Greek playwright Sophocles, plus links to all of his works currently in print.

Free download of five plays by Doric Wilson, pioneer playwright of the Caffe Cino and off-off-Broadway and a founder of the Gay Theater movement.

The current works of G.L. Horton, playwright, actress, and critic for the last quarter century (Boston area). Monologues, one-acts, full length plays to download.

Complete scripts for one act comedy, musical, and family drama plays by William Armstrong.

An archive of production-tested 10-minute plays by contemporary dramatists.

Here you'll find a brief biography, a list of Mario's plays and how to order them, recent reviews, and this season's performances.

Biography, list of awards, production photos and catalogue of plays from the career of a New York theatre veteran.

Information about his plays, movies, solo performances and awards as well as present projects.

Contact information, biography, and listing of productions and published work by playwright Jennifer Mattern.

Playwright and award winning author. Details of current and past works.

Author of Angel on my Shoulder and Heartland.

Award-winning, U.S.-based British playwright. Includes script samples, biographical and contact information, and news on current productions.

Synopses and cast lists, resume, biography and current news related to playwright and instigator Bob Jude Ferrante.

Contains author's biography, fragments of plays and contact information.

About his current work as a playwright and stage director.

A biography of the French dramatist and analysis of his works; includes a list of related links.

Translations by Arthur W. Ryder, at sacred-texts.com. Includes several works other than Shakuntala.