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Dramatists
 Websites presented in alphabetical order August Wilson 4/27/45-10/2/05 
 Collection of news and analysis about playwright August Wilson, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh and who also lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Seattle. Features a timeline, photos, obituary, and background about his Pittsburgh cycle of 10 plays, "each situated in a different decade of the 20th century, ... [which explore] the comedy and tragedy ... of African-American history and culture." Also includes links to many related articles. From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03001/497623.stm Topics: Black Resources, Notable People Last updated Jan 31, 2007 Ben Jonson (1572-1637)
This site features information about the life and works of early 17th century playwright and poet Ben Jonson. Includes a biography, bibliography, the full-text of poems and plays, critical essays, and links to additional information about Jonson. From Luminarium. http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/jonson/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literary Movements and Periods, Notable People, Performing Arts, Poetry, Writing Last updated Oct 5, 2004 Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (DPS)
The DPS "represent[s] the American theatre by publishing and licensing the works of new and established playwrights." Features the DPS catalog of recently published and newly acquired plays ("The PlayFinder"), a list of award-winning plays, author bios, and industry links to various theater awards, costumes, sites, music rights, and more. Also includes a FAQ discussing licensing, copyright, and fair use. Searchable and browsable. http://www.dramatists.com/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Notable People, Performing Arts, Writing Last updated Aug 18, 2007 eOneill.com: An Electronic Eugene O'Neill Archive
This resource contains online texts by and about the American dramatist; audio files of several prominent stage, radio, television, and film productions; critical essays and theater reviews; and a biography. Features images and transcripts of O'Neill's letters and notes, photographs, manuscripts, and ephemera. Searchable. http://www.eoneill.com/ Topics: Correspondence, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Notable People, Performing Arts, Writing Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Eugene O'Neill: A Documentary Film
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience documentary that "tells the haunting story of the life and work of America's greatest and only Nobel Prize-winning playwright -- set within the context of the harrowing family dramas and personal upheavals that shaped him." Includes an illustrated timeline, O'Neill play chronology, photo gallery, video clips of famous actors discussing O'Neill and performing, program transcript, and teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oneill/ Topics: Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Mar 27, 2006 Featured Author: Federico García Lorca
Collection of articles and reviews on Spanish poet and dramatist Federico García Lorca. Some of the works reviewed include "Blood Wedding," "Yerma," and "El Publico." Requires free registration. From The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/books/99/09/12/specials/lorca.html?_r=1 Topics: Authors by Region, Notable People, Poetry Last updated Dec 22, 2008 In Search of Shakespeare
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) four-part series "exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer." The site features a timeline of events during Shakespeare's time, a description of the places and people Shakespeare knew, an overview of the documentary evidence used as the basis for the series, and brief synopses of Shakespeare plays, Also includes lesson plans and other materials for educators, a multimedia database, a game, and more. http://www.pbs.org/shakespeare/ Topics: Literature & Books, Notable People Last updated Apr 16, 2007 The Loss of Nameless Things
Companion to an Independent Lens documentary about how "in 1978, Oakley Hall III was a brilliant 28-year-old playwright on the verge of national recognition when he mysteriously fell from a bridge and lost everything" due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). Includes brief background about people featured in the documentary (such as author Oakley Hall II, writer of "Warlock"), and about TBI. Includes links to related sites. From Independent Television Service (ITVS). http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/lossofnamelessthings/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Notable People Last updated May 21, 2008 Playwrights on the Web
An international directory of emerging playwrights' websites or email addresses. Includes a discussion forum, a noticeboard of production and publishing opportunities, and links to ticket and hotel booking agencies around the world. From a British playwright. http://www.stageplays.com/writers.htm Topics: Notable People, Writing Last updated Jul 8, 2005 The Samuel Beckett On-Line Resources and Links Pages
An annotated directory of sites related to the Irish novelist and playwright, author of Waiting for Godot . http://www.Samuel-Beckett.net/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature by Place, Notable People, Writing Last updated Oct 5, 2004 The Shakespeare Mystery: Who, In Fact, Was He?
"Investigates the controversial theory that Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, a poet and intimate of Queen Elizabeth I, was, in fact, the real bard." Contains debates, articles, perspectives from the Stratfordians and Oxfordians, and links. From the PBS series, Frontline . http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shakespeare/ Topics: Literature & Books, Notable People Last updated Oct 5, 2004 Shakespeare Resource Center
This searchable site provides a brief biography, play synopses, the text of Shakespeare's last will and testament, and a list of recommended books. There is also information and annotated links on the Authorship Debate , the Globe Theatre, Elizabethan England, and Shakespeare's use of language (including a searchable glossary of words from plays and commentary on syntax, usage shifts, and rhetorical devices). http://www.bardweb.net/ Topics: Communications, Literary Movements and Periods, Notable People Last updated Oct 5, 2004 Studs Terkel, 1912-2008
This blog entry compiles interviews with "legendary radio broadcaster, writer and oral historian Studs Terkel," who died in Chicago in October 2008. Provides transcripts, audio and video stream, and MP3 downloads of four interviews from 2003, 2005, and 2007. Topics discussed include the rebuilding of New Orleans, the Iraq War, and his memoir. From the daily TV/radio news program Democracy Now!, hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2008/10/31/studs_terkel_1912_2008 Topics: Media, Notable People, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Nov 3, 2008 Times Topics: Harold Pinter
Collection of articles about "Harold Pinter, the British playwright and a Nobel laureate in literature," known for plays such as "The Birthday Party" and "The Homecoming"; he died in December 2008. Features an obituary and theater and movie reviews. Also includes slideshows, a narrated look at Pinter's plays, and links to related sites. From The New York Times. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/p/harold_pinter/index.html Topics: Notable People Last updated Jan 7, 2009 Utah Shakespearean Festival: Educational Resources
This site features synopses, lists of characters, themes, and commentary about Shakespeare and many of his plays as well as about other renowned playwrights and their work. Includes playacting activities for K-12 students. "A great starting point for research and study, for teaching, and for general information." http://www.bard.org/Education/resources.html Topics: Notable People, Performing Arts, Writing Last updated Mar 1, 2005 Vaclav Havel
Official website for this author and dramatist who was president of Czechoslovakia (1989-1992) and the first president of the Czech Republic (1993-2003). Features a biography, timeline, photos, list of plays and books, and links to writings and speeches by time period and themes, such as human rights, globalization, and NATO. In English and Czech. http://www.vaclavhavel.cz/index.php?sec=1&id=1&setln=2 Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Notable People: Government Last updated Oct 3, 2007 |
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