Discusses the Arthur Miller play, "A View From the Bridge." Provides a character analysis of Mr. Alfieri. Argues that Alfieri must be seen as the wise, old mentor, comparable to the character of Tiresias in Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex."

Character sketches of the five powerful women introduced in Act I of "Top Girls" by Caryl Churchill are Isabella Bird, Lady Nijo, Dull Gret, Pope Joan and Patient Griselda. The first act introduces feminist themse, such as the universal female experience.

This essay defines the Broadway show "Chicago" as being a "concept musical." The theme is defining the elements of the "book plot" and how it musically interweaves into a Vaudeville type performance.

Commedia dell'arte meaning "Comedy of Art" or improvised drama was started long ago in the country of Italy about six hundred years ago. Like most comedies the commedia dell' arte was mostly about love, money, children stolen by Turks, and sinister maids.

Compares and contrasts the works of Bertolt Brecht and Konstain Stanislavski. Provides biographical detail on both artists. Examines how each viewed the theatre and how each viewed life and art.

A comparison of how Elizabethan theaters operated as compared to modern-day theaters. The introduction of technology and who was allowed to act are two of the biggest changes.

This essay is an essay of Antigone, written by Sophocles, and exhibits Antigone and Creon's different beliefs, but also shows shared characteristics from the two.

Norbert Nimpkin, performed in Toronto and also available on video, is well written and acted. It has a great plot, amazing acting, technical aspects, few innovative aspects, an excellent setting and a deep message. This production is probably well liked among young viewers.

Discusses the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. Examines to what extent Macbeth is to blame for the tragic events in the play.