Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – Great Plays of the 20th Century
Many readers assume Edward Albee’s play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is connected to the well-known novelist of the same name, but it isn’t. Albee found the phrase on a…
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Long Day’s Journey Into Night – Great Plays of the 20th Century
There’s a persistent myth about Long Day’s Journey Into Night: that it was a deathbed confession, written at the very end of Eugene O’Neill’s life and rushed to the stage…
The Real Meaning of “Absurd” in Theatre of the Absurd
The term “Theatre of the Absurd” is one of the most frequently invoked and misunderstood labels in twentieth-century dramatic criticism. “Absurd” is often reduced in classrooms to a synonym for…
Theatre Styles Research Lab: 1 Amazing Web App for Students
The study of theatre styles extends beyond memorising conventions. It necessitates an understanding of how particular styles developed, the motivations that guide practitioners or theatre-makers in adopting specific techniques, and…
Teaching Epic Theatre: 10 Essential Requirements
If you’re planning on teaching Epic Theatre to senior high school Drama or Theatre students for the first time, or simply need a refresher on this critically important topic in…
Farce: 22 Outrageously Funny Plot Scenarios
Farce is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of comedy. It thrives on unlikely situations, exaggerated behaviour, and rising chaos, aiming to generate laughter through pure disorder rather…