Plays for the Theatre - Softcover

This volume continues its rich tradition of providing engaging plays for the contemporary stage. It serves as a foundation for discussion of the various types of theatrical experience explored in the text. The plays provide historical and contemporary drama. This text places selections from plays within historical and cultural context, providing a richer and more rewarding exploration of the people and ideas that have shaped theatre in 2003. This volume works in tandem with its companion anthology, "The Essential Theatre", which is designed to help students get excited about theatre.