An examination of the works of major playwrights throughout history, including Shakespeare, Moliere, Ibsen, Chekhov, Beckett, and others, along with their contributions to dramatic literature and theatrical history.
Ancient Greek Theater: This topic will cover the origins and history of Greek drama, including the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
Elizabethan Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of playwrights during the Elizabethan era, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson.
Restoration Theater: This topic will cover the theater scene in England during the Restoration period, including the works of George Etheredge, William Wycherley, and William Congreve.
French Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of the major French playwrights, including Moliere, Pierre Corneille, and Jean Racine.
German Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of key German playwrights, including Friedrich Schiller, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Bertolt Brecht.
Russian Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of key Russian playwrights, including Anton Chekhov, Maxim Gorky, and Nikolai Gogol.
American Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of key American playwrights, including Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, and Eugene O'Neill.
Modernism: This topic will cover the origins and history of modernism in theater, including the works of Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, and Tom Stoppard.
Postmodernism: This topic will cover the origins and history of postmodernism in theater, including the works of David Mamet, Tony Kushner, and August Wilson.
Feminist Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of women playwrights, including Caryl Churchill, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Sarah Kane.
Queer Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of LGBTQ+ playwrights, including Tony Kushner, Mart Crowley, and Larry Kramer.
Political and Social Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of playwrights who have focused on politics and social issues, including Athol Fugard, John Osborne, and Lorraine Hansberry.
Theater of the Absurd: This topic will cover the origins and history of the Theater of the Absurd, including the works of Eugene Ionesco, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter.
Theater and Film: This topic will cover the relationship between theater and film, including the works of playwrights who have also written for the screen, such as David Mamet, Arthur Laurents, and Neil Simon.
Global Theater: This topic will cover the history and works of playwrights from around the world, including Wole Soyinka, Augusto Boal, and Hanif Kureishi.
Classical Playwrights: They are the earliest playwrights whose works are still performed and studied till date. Examples include Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus.
Renaissance Playwrights: This type of playwrights emerged during the Renaissance period and were known for their elaborate language and intricate plots. Examples include William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson.
Modern Playwrights: This category of playwrights wrote during the 20th century and beyond. Their works often reflect contemporary issues and concerns. Examples include Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, and Samuel Beckett.
Contemporary Playwrights: They are currently active writers who create works that reflect the present time and societal issues. Examples include August Wilson, Tony Kushner, and Sarah Kane.
Absurdist Playwrights: They wrote plays that rejected traditional structures and defied logical explanations, often including surrealistic elements. Examples include Eugene Ionesco, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter.
Political Playwrights: They used their plays to make political statements or to critique societal injustices. Examples include Bertolt Brecht and Arthur Miller.
Feminist Playwrights: This type of playwrights often focus on women's issues and feminist themes. Examples include Caryl Churchill and Eve Ensler.
LGBTQ Playwrights: They wrote plays that represented and celebrated LGBTQ+ experiences and identities. Examples include Tony Kushner and Harvey Fierstein.
Postcolonial Playwrights: This type of playwrights often examine the legacy of colonialism and its impact on contemporary societies. Examples include Wole Soyinka, Athol Fugard, and Derek Walcott.
Experimental Playwrights: They use their plays to explore unconventional structures, themes, and styles. Examples include David Mamet and Sam Shepard.