Explains how an alienated effect was achieved within a performance by combining Albee's American Dream" with pertinent selections of Beat poetry. (SW)

Proposes "an analogy with games as a useful tool in the appreciation of Ionesco's conduct of his plays." (Author)

Reports the following research on plays presented in New York City from 1977-82: (1) the number having old age as a central focus; (2) length of runs; (3) aspects of old age treated; (4) positive or negative images on aging projected. (PD)

Addresses the task of teaching plays, emphasizing both the written script and the live performance. (AEA)

Discusses James Moffett's pedagogical theory of discourse in relation to teaching college French courses at the intermediate level, using drama as basis of language program with activities involving authentic discourse. (Author/BK)

Suggests using the ancient Commedia dell' Arte technique of establishing characters and a plot and then allowing the actors to create their own play. Indicates that this improves student performances even in more traditional plays. (TJ)

The article examines the distorted ways in which handicapping conditions are portrayed in literature, ranging from portraying villains as handicapped to portraying handicapped people as heroic or overly good. Literature covered includes the Bible, Shakespeare, modern literature, drama, motion pictures, and children's classics. (DLS)

The use of creative dramatics in the elementary school classroom for developing in students awareness of the world around them is discussed in this interview with Brian Way, a noted contributor in the field of drama and children's theatre. (HTH)

In this chronology of the work of Owen Dodson, former chairman of the Department of Drama at Howard University, a biographical portrait and a listing of his many literary works is provided. (RLV)

The complex irony of Act III, Scene i, of "Richard II" indicates how Shakespeare directs audience response in the play. Understanding this process of directed response--a dialectic of alternatives--illustrates that a meaningful standard of kingship is not provided in the play by either Richard or Bolingbroke. (RL)

Discusses the function of the chorus in Greek tragedy and highlights interpretations of Aristotle's statements on the chorus. Concludes that the chorus' role was that of alienating the audience and was basically theatrical, not dramatic. (JMF)

Chronicles the production and presentation of "The Threepenny Opera" by the Council of Independent Schools, a consortium of 11 Baltimore area high schools. The director discusses some details of his decision-making process. (JMF)