"The Beggar's Opera" was an instant hit and became the most performed play of the 18th century. This article explores the elements that made up John Gay's work, from its popular tunes and dances to its satirical targets and depiction of...

This varied series of activities is designed to encourage learners to exercise independence of thought when exploring the presentation of Lady Macbeth throughout the play. The tasks draw learners' attention to the varied ways in which...

This activity allows learners to consider how different critical approaches can influence a reading of the play. Students will work in groups to explore different attitudes to Othello by looking at a range of texts from the past,...

A Playwright writes a play that is performed by actors on a stage. Students will understand the components that make up a script including characters, background, setting, acts, and scenes. This animated interactive job exploration...

Explore the world of Readers' Theatre with this online resource. This site features guides and scripts.

Presented by Internet Movie Database, this website offers a list of Williams' film credits as both writer and producer. Each film credit serves as a link to more information about that title.

A commercial website that provides a solid history of American musical theatre. Includes summaries of many musicals through history. Focus is on shows before 1960.

Lesson plan that uses online resources to provide fuller examination of "As You Like It."

For William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It, this site is linked to lesson plans and teaching materials, articles, introductory and background resources and the like.

What do you know about marriage customs during the English Renaissance? Students will have an opportunity to learn about weddings and marriages in Renaissance English using "Much Ado About Nothing" as source material.

The full text of Jacques's "All the World's A Stage" speech in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Includes annotations.

A rich collection of resources about the author and his works. Quite a few audio files, and video clips of interviews and features. Most require RealPlayer.

Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Slappy Hooper

This unit appeals to multiple intelligences, encourages interdisciplinary learning, reinforces self-confidence, and stimulates creativity, co-operation and critical thinking. Using songs with a strong narrative, students are asked to...

Short synopsis and critical commentary on "The Interlude of the Nature of the Four Elements," a Medieval play with elements of a comedy and a morality. Also briefly discusses Thomas Lupton's "All for Money."

This site includes a brief synopsis of "Everyman," a series of photos from the Miracle Players' performance of the play, the full text of the play (though not glossed, fairly easy to understand), and a cast list which also includes an...

Aeschylus' famous play, Agamemnon, was written in 458 BCE. The full text available here provides an important perspective on the figure of Agmamemnon in ancient Greek culture.

This site tells of the contributions to English Literature and theater that were made by William Vaughn Moody. It lists his plays, and tells the problems and faults with them.

This personal website provides an essay by Margo Burns, whose interest lies in 17th Century New England (particularly the Salem Witch Trials). The essay focuses on separating the facts from the fictional depiction of Miller's...

This site discusses the significance of the play, Fashion, written by Anna Ogden Mowatt. It tells the basis of the play, and the success of it.

Short discussion of John Heywood and his role in the development of English comedy. Includes some info on Heywood's plays.

Substantial, detailed biographic essay on the poet and dramatist, John Dryden. Includes discussion of his plays, some discussion of religious and philosophical perspective, and conclusions about Dryden's place in literature. Please note...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using Activotes, students use prior knowledge of Shakespeare's life and the play, Macbeth.

At this site listen to a portion of a tale of St Nicholas retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as play script and posters.