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Hughes, John – English in Australia, 2003
Contends that play scripts are written to be performed and that a critical response to a play should reflect the fact that the script is a blueprint for a live happening. Proposes that students need to study a play both in the theatre and as written text. Explores aspects of Shakespeare's plays as performed theatrical works. (PM)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Viewing, Drama, English Instruction