Ageism Defied In “I’m Not Rappaport” : 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.
Rappap.wps

Five Contemporary Plays : A 6 page paper looking at Tina
Howe’s “Painting Churches”; Wallace Shawn’s “Aunt Dan and
Lemon”; Eric Bogasian’s “Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll”; Maria
Irene Fornes’ “The Danube;” and Craig Lucas’ “Prelude to a
Kiss”. The paper shows how each of these plays display what it
is that makes us human by revealing what is important to us. No
additional sources cited. 5templay.wps

Caryl Churchhill / A Feminist Playwright : A 6 page
overview of the work of Caryl Churchill, a woman who began
play production in the 1960s for BBC radio. Discusses the
gender issues inherent in these plays. Bibliography lists 2
sources. BBCradio.wps

Lorraine Hansberry: A Life Cut Short : A 5 page look at
this young black playwright’s life in terms of Anne Cheney’s
1984 biography. The paper isolates five pivotal events in
Hansberry’s life that made her the remarkable woman she was.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hanslife.wps

Madame Butterfly : This 7 page paper looks at this play and
analyzes the last scene which was the suicide of the main
character. The scene is viewed in terms of the significance of
the ritual and with theoretical applications of Antonin Artaud.
Much of the paper explores Artaud and his theories pertinent to
theater. Bibliography lists 5 sources SA19Madm.wps

Cultural Illusions in Hwang’s “M. Butterfly” : A five-page
paper looking at this hit play by David Henry Hwang, in the
context of the questions it raises about cultural stereotypes and
gender roles. The paper asserts that Gallimard’s evolution in the
play is representative of the conflict between Western and
Eastern philosophies. Bibliography lists three sources.
KBbutter.wps

Modern Theatre / Harvey : A 4 page paper which examines
the basic elements of theatre: type, characterizations, dialogue
and plot through Mary Chase’s 1950 play “Harvey.” No
resources listed. BBharvey.doc

Comparing and Contrasting Robbie McCauley’s Play,
“Sally’s Rape” With Maria Irene Fornes’ Play, “Fefu and
Her Friends” : A 5 page paper compares and contrasts themes,
staging, and issues of gender, race/ethnicity and class in the
plays, “Sally’s Rape” by Robbie McCauley, and “Fefu and Her
Friends” by Maria Irene Fornes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
TGsalfef.rtf

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