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Are Movie Theaters Dangerous?

the past couple of decades, though, there has been a distinct change in both the type of movies being made and the kinds of audien...

'Dangerous' Theater Concept

of the play. Such theater is not about seeing cartoon characters "brought to life" on the stage. That is mindless entertainment,...

Appia's Material Realism and Artistic Ideal

In five pages this research paper examines Appia's concepts of theater and art and considers how he idyllically staged Wagner's wo...

Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim

In six pages this paper examines American musical theater in a consideration of the influence exerted by Stephen Sondheim. Four s...

American Theater and 'Method' Acting Guru Konstantin Stanislavski

In five pages this paper examines the impact of Stanislavski's 'Method' upon American theater in a consideration of playwrights Cl...

London's Globe Theater

In five pages this paper examines London's Globe Theater story from one particular point of view. Four sources are cited in the b...

12 Questions on Theater and Acting

In twelve pages twelve questions on acting and theater are answered with varying Hamlet interpretations between Kenneth Branagh an...

Topics of Ancient Roman Architecture

major Christian sites in the Roman Empire in the 4th century, thus firmly establishing the basilica as the predominant form of Ch...

Artistic Contributions of Antonin Artaud

Joan at her trial before the ecclesiastical court. Much of the film is camera movement which makes not only Joans passions visibl...

English Actor John Philip Kemble's Life, Works, and Contributions

In nine pages this research paper considers the life and theatrical set contributions of Shakespearean actor and theater manager J...

19th Century Ideology and Theater

In five pages this paper discusses theater and ideology of the 19th century. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

Pre Second World War to Postwar 1950s American Theatrical Progression

In ten pages this paper examines topics such as actors, costumes, and scenery in a comparison and contrast of the developments tha...

In His Own Write - A Creative Look at George Gershwin

In six pages George Gershwin's own vantage point is applied to the American composer's life and musical theater contributions. Th...

First Amendment and Pornography

In nine pages this research paper discusses the 1st Amendment and pornography in a consideration of the Paris Adult Theater v. Sla...

American Theater in the Future

This paper examines American theater in the future in five pages. There are 8 sources cited in the bibliography....

Mary Chase's Play Harvey and Contemporary Theater

In four pages this 1950 example of contemporary theater is examined in an analysis of plot, dialogue, type, and characterization e...

Death of a Salesman South Coast Repertory Theatre Performing Arts Review

In four pages this version of Arthur Miller's play is reviewed in terms of Willy Loman's character development and simplistic sett...

Review of the 1997 Pantages Theatre Performance of Phantom of the Opera

In four pages this paper reviews this musical performance in terms of structure with staging improvement suggestions offered....

Overview of Theater Design

In nine pages theatrical or stage design is the focus of this overview that includes history, production phases, and importance. ...

Theater and Contemporary Musicals

In ten pages this report analyzes the musicals Eye of the Storm, Blood Brothersl, Ragtime, and Dracula. There are no other source...

The Theater and Its Use of Comedy

Funny women with a prominent role in the narrative are shared by many plays. This paper examines The Cherry Orchard by Chekhov, he...

Theatre of the Absurd, Harold Pinter, and Samuel Beckett

In 8 pages this paper considers this 20th century seminal dramatic drama by examining such works as Beckett's Waiting for Godot an...

The Missouri Theater Warfare at Wilson’s Creek

The American Civil War shook our nation like it had never been shaken before. It was a time...

The Magic of Creation: Plays for the Theater

that is worth seeing. This paper considers the process of creating a play. Discussion There is nothing like live theater. The exc...

Designing for the Theater

a play, with the exception of writing the play itself, and performing it. That is, the actors are part of the production but not c...

Theater of Pain - Hedda Gabler and Equus

is a social climber; and she has no respect for her husband or his scholarship, finding it and him both incredibly boring. She is ...

Modern Theater and the Director's Role

In eight pages this paper examines the contemporary theatrical director's role in an analysis of productions of Angels in America ...

Social Change Through Theater and West Side Story

Story from Historical, Social, Cultural, Political and Religious Perspectives Surprisingly, the original idea for West Side Stor...

Theater Producer Duties

topical dialogue and music with a message. With every change the theatrical musical underwent, there was needed some structural...

Overview of Multicultural Theater

nature - the very truth of human nature - which is why it is often painful to accept. Indeed, Hansberrys work represents all that...