"The Greatest Othello?" -- Laurence Olivier's 1965 Film
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This 4 page report discusses Sir Laurence Olivier's 1965 film version of Shakespeare's "Othello." The film is something of a hybrid in that it is actually a filming of the stage production by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWothLO.rtf

"The Iceman Cometh," "Waiting For Godot" And "Death Of A Salesman": Time And Attitude
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the aspects of time and attitude as they relate to the three plays. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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"The Man of Mode" by Sir George Etherege
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A 5 page paper which describes differences between specific characters in "The Man of Mode" by Sir George Etherege. The characters discussed are Lady Loveit, Bellinda, and Lady Harriet, and Dorimant, Sir Fopling and Medley. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAetherg.wps

'Blue-Beard' at Covent Garden
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A ten page history of the era during the nineteenth century when theater and spectacle merged, as epitomized by the use of horses in a production of 'Blue-Beard' at London's Covent Garden. The role of well-known actor and producer John Philip Kemble is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KBcovent.wps

'Top Girls' By Caryl Churchill
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5 pages in length. Caryl Churchill's Top Girls set a precedent unlike any other feminist theatre production had heretofore accomplished; as such, this unparalleled approach created a combination of difficulties as well as unusual opportunities for the playwright while preparing the original production. With the critical acclaim inherent to this type of theatrical breakthrough, it is not surprising to find that Churchill's original production was paramount to the growing awareness of escalating gender issues in the early 1980s. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCTpGrl.rtf

A Comparison Between A Doll's House and A Streetcar Named Desire
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the Ibsen work with the Tennessee Williams play which were each written in different time periods. Characterization is discussed, particularly as it pertains to the ways in which Nora is like Blanche and Stella. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA150ply.rtf

A Theatre Dinner Party
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This 3 page paper considers which members of staff from a theatre should be invited to a dinner party to ensure a lively and explosive conversation.
Filename: TEdinpty.rtf

Acting and Setting: Death of a Salesman
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A 5 page paper which discusses the use of acting and setting in Death of a Salesman and addresses how these items helped, or harmed, the production. The production addressed is that which took place in Eugene O'Neill Theater in New York City. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAdeathply.wps

Adultery Leads to Murder in Greek Tragedies
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(6 pp). The question posed for our discussion is how adultery leads to murder in Greek tragedies. Yet it seems that an important component has been left out of the equation: it is attitude on the part of the male, which leads to his murder, as much as does his breaking of his marriage vows through adultery. Consequently we will examine three Greek tragedies, Medea, Women of Trachis and Agamemnon; to decipher the attitudes of the males involved, and see if it influences their wives rage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBgrktrg.doc

Ageism Defied In 'I'm Not Rappaport'
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A 5 page look at this 1985 play by Herb Gardner. The paper discusses Gardner's theme and characterization, stage and setting directions, and critical response to the play. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Rappap.wps

Alexander Pushkin’s “Boris Godunov” -- Historical and Literary Meaning
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This 5 page report discusses Pushkin's historical tragedy, “Boris Godunov,” that is based on the career of the ill-fated czar who reigned from 1598 to 1605. Both the historical and literary relevance of the play are discussed as well as the historical events taking place at the time the play was written. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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American Theatre:
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This 5 page paper is an in-depth study of the American Theatre. This paper provides historical insights as well as outlining the different stages of development for the theatre. The stages are examined and each is highlighted with many examples of playrights and their works. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: GSAmthea.rtf