Understanding Plays

by Milly S. Barranger

Milly S. Barranger, one of the foremost drama scholars writing today, introduces students to the world of drama through an examination of the elements and styles of dramatic writing. This text is more than just an anthology of plays it is a full-text introduction to writing for the theatre. This new edition represents a thorough revision and expansion of the successful first edition, with the addition of four new chapters and six new plays, expanded representation of minority writers, and completely new chapter-coverage of Farce, The Well-Made Play, Understanding Minimalism and the Absurd, and Understanding Interculturalism. MARKETS: Courses in Introduction to Theatre, Introduction to Drama, and Play Analysis.

Genres: Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Milly S. Barranger was an author, educator, and producer and lived in New York City where she wrote books about women and the modern American theater.

Reviews

[Martina Aiman]

I didn't read it all. I just used parts for some research. They were good.