Plays Set in a Single Room

1. Riders to the Sea

   by J. M. (John Millington) Synge · 1909 · One-Act Play

   A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Riders to the Sea by J. M. (John Millington) Synge (first published 1909) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

2. The Dark Lady of the Sonnets

   by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

   A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, The Dark Lady of the Sonnets by Bernard Shaw (first published 1950) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

3. Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1

   by Christopher Marlowe · 1593 · Tragedy

   Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 (first published 1593) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

4. Mrs. Warren's Profession

   by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

   A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Mrs. Warren's Profession by Bernard Shaw (first published 1950) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

5. The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts

   by J. M. (John Millington) Synge · 1909 · Comedy

   Written by J. M. (John Millington) Synge (first published 1909), The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes…

6. A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane

   by Oscar Wilde · 1900 · Tragedy

   A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane (first published 1900) is a stage play by Oscar Wilde, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

7. Tamburlaine the Great — Part 2

   by Christopher Marlowe · 1593 · Tragedy

   Tamburlaine the Great — Part 2 (first published 1593) is a stage play by Christopher Marlowe, a touchstone of the Renaissance & Elizabethan repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

8. In the Shadow of the Glen

   by J. M. (John Millington) Synge · 1909 · One-Act Play

   A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, In the Shadow of the Glen by J. M. (John Millington) Synge (first published 1909) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and…

9. Swan Song

   by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov · 1904 · One-Act Play

   Written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (first published 1904), Swan Song stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

10. Uncle Vanya: Scenes from Country Life in Four Acts

    by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov · 1904 · Drama

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Uncle Vanya: Scenes from Country Life in Four Acts by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (first published 1904) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading…

11. Egmont

    by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · 1832 · Tragedy

    Written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (first published 1832), Egmont stands as one of the durable works of Restoration & Neoclassical, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

12. Amphitryon

    by Molière · 1673 · Comedy

    Molière's Amphitryon (first published 1673) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

13. A Doll's House : a play

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Verse Drama

    A Doll's House : a play (first published 1906) is a stage play by Henrik Ibsen, a touchstone of the Romantic Drama repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

14. The Hunchback

    by James Sheridan Knowles · 1862 · Drama

    James Sheridan Knowles's The Hunchback (first published 1862) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

15. O'Flaherty V.C.: A Recruiting Pamphlet

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Bernard Shaw's O'Flaherty V.C.: A Recruiting Pamphlet (first published 1950) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

16. Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · One-Act Play

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress by Bernard Shaw (first published 1950) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

17. The Inca of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Comedy

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, The Inca of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta by Bernard Shaw (first published 1950) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold…

18. Augustus Does His Bit: A True-to-Life Farce

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Farce

    Augustus Does His Bit: A True-to-Life Farce (first published 1950) is a stage play by Bernard Shaw, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

19. Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores)

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores) (first published 1950) is a stage play by Bernard Shaw, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

20. The Love-chase

    by James Sheridan Knowles · 1862 · Drama

    The Love-chase (first published 1862) is a stage play by James Sheridan Knowles, a touchstone of the Romantic Drama repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

21. How He Lied to Her Husband

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    How He Lied to Her Husband (first published 1950) is a stage play by Bernard Shaw, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

22. Arms and the Man

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Arms and the Man by Bernard Shaw (first published 1950) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

23. Overruled

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Overruled (first published 1950) is a stage play by Bernard Shaw, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

24. Candida

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Bernard Shaw's Candida (first published 1950) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

25. The Man of Destiny

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Bernard Shaw's The Man of Destiny (first published 1950) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

26. The First Man

    by Eugene O'Neill · 1953 · Drama

    The First Man (first published 1953) is a stage play by Eugene O'Neill, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

27. The Master Builder

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Verse Drama

    The Master Builder (first published 1906) is a stage play by Henrik Ibsen, a touchstone of the Romantic Drama repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

28. Hedda Gabler

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Verse Drama

    Written by Henrik Ibsen (first published 1906), Hedda Gabler stands as one of the durable works of Romantic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

29. When We Dead Awaken

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Drama

    Henrik Ibsen's When We Dead Awaken (first published 1906) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

30. Plays by August Strindberg: Creditors. Pariah.

    by August Strindberg · 1912 · Verse Drama

    August Strindberg's Plays by August Strindberg: Creditors. Pariah. (first published 1912) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

31. The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides

    by Euripides · 407 BCE · Tragedy

    The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides (first published -407) is a stage play by Euripides, a touchstone of the Greek Antiquity repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

32. The Philanderer

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Bernard Shaw's The Philanderer (first published 1950) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

33. What Every Woman Knows

    by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie · 1937 · Drama

    What Every Woman Knows (first published 1937) is a stage play by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

34. Press Cuttings

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Bernard Shaw's Press Cuttings (first published 1950) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

35. Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband

    by Molière · 1673 · Comedy

    A defining work of Renaissance & Elizabethan, Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband by Molière (first published 1673) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

36. The Duenna: A Comic Opera

    by Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1816 · Drama

    A defining work of Restoration & Neoclassical, The Duenna: A Comic Opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (first published 1816) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

37. The School for Husbands

    by Molière · 1673 · Comedy

    Written by Molière (first published 1673), The School for Husbands stands as one of the durable works of Renaissance & Elizabethan, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

38. Alice Sit-By-The-Fire

    by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie · 1937 · Drama

    Written by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie (first published 1937), Alice Sit-By-The-Fire stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

39. The Magnificent Lovers (Les Amants magnifiques)

    by Molière · 1673 · Comedy

    The Magnificent Lovers (Les Amants magnifiques) (first published 1673) is a stage play by Molière, a touchstone of the Renaissance & Elizabethan repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

40. A Trip to Scarborough; and, The Critic

    by Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1816 · Verse Drama

    Richard Brinsley Sheridan's A Trip to Scarborough; and, The Critic (first published 1816) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

41. Little Eyolf

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Drama

    Henrik Ibsen's Little Eyolf (first published 1906) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

42. Ghosts

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Tragedy

    Ghosts (first published 1906) is a stage play by Henrik Ibsen, a touchstone of the Romantic Drama repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

43. Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A.

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A. (first published 1616) is a stage play by William Shakespeare, a touchstone of the Renaissance…

44. A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763)

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · One-Act Play

    A Fairy Tale in Two Acts Taken from Shakespeare (1763) (first published 1616) is a stage play by William Shakespeare, a touchstone of the Renaissance & Elizabethan repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

45. Back to Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch

    by Bernard Shaw · 1950 · Drama

    Written by Bernard Shaw (first published 1950), Back to Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

46. The Electra of Euripides Translated into English rhyming verse

    by Euripides · 407 BCE · Tragedy

    Written by Euripides (first published -407), The Electra of Euripides Translated into English rhyming verse stands as one of the durable works of Greek Antiquity, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

47. The Romancers: A Comedy in Three Acts

    by Edmond Rostand · 1918 · Comedy

    The Romancers: A Comedy in Three Acts (first published 1918) is a stage play by Edmond Rostand, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

48. The Feast at Solhoug

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Drama

    Henrik Ibsen's The Feast at Solhoug (first published 1906) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

49. John Gabriel Borkman

    by Henrik Ibsen · 1906 · Verse Drama

    Written by Henrik Ibsen (first published 1906), John Gabriel Borkman stands as one of the durable works of Romantic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

50. The noble lord

    by Percival Wilde · 1953 · One-Act Play

    The noble lord (first published 1953) is a stage play by Percival Wilde, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

51. The reckoning

    by Percival Wilde · 1953 · One-Act Play

    Percival Wilde's The reckoning (first published 1953) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

52. The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)

    by Christopher Marlowe · 1593 · Verse Drama

    The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) (first published 1593) is a stage play by Christopher Marlowe, a touchstone of the Renaissance & Elizabethan repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

53. The Tempest The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    Written by William Shakespeare (first published 1616), The Tempest The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] stands as one of the durable works of Renaissance & Elizabethan, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically…

54. Two Gentlemen of Verona The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    Written by William Shakespeare (first published 1616), Two Gentlemen of Verona The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] stands as one of the durable works of Renaissance & Elizabethan, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes…

55. The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    A defining work of Renaissance & Elizabethan, The Merry Wives of Windsor The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] by William Shakespeare (first published 1616) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material…

56. Measure for Measure The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    A defining work of Renaissance & Elizabethan, Measure for Measure The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] by William Shakespeare (first published 1616) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards…

57. The Flying Doctor (Le Médecin Volant)

    by Molière · 1673 · Comedy

    A defining work of Renaissance & Elizabethan, The Flying Doctor (Le Médecin Volant) by Molière (first published 1673) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

58. The Jealousy of le Barbouillé (La Jalousie du Barbouillé)

    by Molière · 1673 · Comedy

    Molière's The Jealousy of le Barbouillé (La Jalousie du Barbouillé) (first published 1673) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

59. Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes

    by Sophocles · 407 BCE · Tragedy

    Sophocles's Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes (first published -407) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight…

60. Der Tag"; or, The Tragic Man

    by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie · 1937 · One-Act Play

    Der Tag"; or, The Tragic Man (first published 1937) is a stage play by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

61. Arden of Feversham

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Tragedy

    Written by William Shakespeare (first published 1616), Arden of Feversham stands as one of the durable works of Renaissance & Elizabethan, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

62. The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 2 of 9]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    A defining work of Renaissance & Elizabethan, The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 2 of 9] by William Shakespeare (first published 1616) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close…

63. Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts

    by Charles Gounod · 1893 · Drama

    Written by Charles Gounod (first published 1893), Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts stands as one of the durable works of Romantic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

64. Joyzelle

    by Maurice Maeterlinck · 1949 · Drama

    Maurice Maeterlinck's Joyzelle (first published 1949) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

65. The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    Written by William Shakespeare (first published 1616), The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9] stands as one of the durable works of Renaissance & Elizabethan, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically…

66. The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 4 of 9]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    William Shakespeare's The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 4 of 9] (first published 1616) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight…

67. The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]

    by William Shakespeare · 1616 · Verse Drama

    The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9] (first published 1616) is a stage play by William Shakespeare, a touchstone of the Renaissance & Elizabethan repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

68. Gold

    by Eugene O'Neill · 1953 · Drama

    Written by Eugene O'Neill (first published 1953), Gold stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

69. Intentions

    by Oscar Wilde · 1900 · Drama

    Intentions (first published 1900) is a stage play by Oscar Wilde, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

70. Hecuba and other plays

    by Euripides · 407 BCE · Tragedy

    Hecuba and other plays (first published -407) is a stage play by Euripides, a touchstone of the Greek Antiquity repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

71. All God's chillun got wings, and Welded

    by Eugene O'Neill · 1953 · Drama

    Written by Eugene O'Neill (first published 1953), All God's chillun got wings, and Welded stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

72. The Contrast

    by Royall Tyler · 1826 · Drama

    A defining work of Restoration & Neoclassical, The Contrast by Royall Tyler (first published 1826) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

73. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan

    by Arthur Sullivan · 1900 · Verse Drama

    A defining work of Romantic Drama, The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Arthur Sullivan (first published 1900) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

74. Menexenus

    by Plato · 348 BCE · Drama

    Written by Plato (first published -348), Menexenus stands as one of the durable works of Greek Antiquity, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

75. The Sleeping-Car: A Farce

    by William Dean Howells · 1920 · Farce

    Written by William Dean Howells (first published 1920), The Sleeping-Car: A Farce stands as one of the durable works of Romantic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

76. Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama

    by Bret Harte · 1902 · Verse Drama

    Written by Bret Harte (first published 1902), Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama stands as one of the durable works of Romantic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

77. The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes

    by John Galsworthy · 1933 · One-Act Play

    Written by John Galsworthy (first published 1933), The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

78. The First and the Last: A Drama in Three Scenes

    by John Galsworthy · 1933 · Drama

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, The First and the Last: A Drama in Three Scenes by John Galsworthy (first published 1933) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading…

79. The Little Man: A Farcical Morality in Three Scenes

    by John Galsworthy · 1933 · One-Act Play

    John Galsworthy's The Little Man: A Farcical Morality in Three Scenes (first published 1933) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

80. The Naturewoman

    by Upton Sinclair · 1968 · Drama

    Written by Upton Sinclair (first published 1968), The Naturewoman stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

81. The Second-Story Man

    by Upton Sinclair · 1968 · One-Act Play

    Upton Sinclair's The Second-Story Man (first published 1968) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

82. Locrine: A Tragedy

    by Algernon Charles Swinburne · 1909 · Tragedy

    Written by Algernon Charles Swinburne (first published 1909), Locrine: A Tragedy stands as one of the durable works of Romantic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

83. Count Julian

    by Walter Savage Landor · 1864 · Tragedy

    A defining work of Restoration & Neoclassical, Count Julian by Walter Savage Landor (first published 1864) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

84. Signora Fantastici (A Dramatic Proverb)

    by Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël · 1817 · One-Act Play

    Written by Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël (first published 1817), Signora Fantastici (A Dramatic Proverb) stands as one of the durable works of Restoration & Neoclassical, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

85. The Forfeiture

    by Charles Rivière Dufresny · 1724 · One-Act Play

    Charles Rivière Dufresny's The Forfeiture (first published 1724) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

86. Windows

    by John Galsworthy · 1933 · Drama

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Windows by John Galsworthy (first published 1933) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

87. The Land of Heart's Desire

    by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats · 1939 · One-Act Play

    The Land of Heart's Desire (first published 1939) is a stage play by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

88. Writing for Vaudeville

    by Brett Page · 2004 · Drama

    Written by Brett Page (first published 2004), Writing for Vaudeville stands as one of the durable works of Classic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

89. Aria da Capo

    by Edna St. Vincent Millay · 1950 · Drama

    Edna St. Vincent Millay's Aria da Capo (first published 1950) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

90. The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 12

    by Henry Fielding · 1754 · Verse Drama

    Henry Fielding's The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 12 (first published 1754) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

91. Vautrin: A Drama in Five Acts

    by Honoré de Balzac · 1850 · Verse Drama

    Vautrin: A Drama in Five Acts (first published 1850) is a stage play by Honoré de Balzac, a touchstone of the Romantic Drama repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

92. Belinda: An April Folly in Three Acts

    by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne · 1956 · Drama

    Written by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne (first published 1956), Belinda: An April Folly in Three Acts stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous…

93. Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts

    by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne · 1956 · Comedy

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne (first published 1956) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards…

94. The Hour Glass

    by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats · 1939 · One-Act Play

    A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, The Hour Glass by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats (first published 1939) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

95. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded

    by Delia Salter Bacon · 1859 · Verse Drama

    Delia Salter Bacon's The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded (first published 1859) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

96. The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II

    by Aphra Behn · 1689 · Verse Drama

    Aphra Behn's The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II (first published 1689) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

97. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870

    by Various · 2006 · Drama

    A defining work of Classic Drama, Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 by Various (first published 2006) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

98. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870

    by Various · 2006 · Drama

    Various's Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 07, May 14, 1870 (first published 2006) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

99. The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I

    by Gerhart Hauptmann · 1946 · Drama

    The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I (first published 1946) is a stage play by Gerhart Hauptmann, a touchstone of the Realism & Naturalism repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

100. The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume II

     by Gerhart Hauptmann · 1946 · Drama

     Written by Gerhart Hauptmann (first published 1946), The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume II stands as one of the durable works of Realism & Naturalism, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

101. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 26, September 24, 1870

     by Various · 2003 · Drama

     Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 26, September 24, 1870 (first published 2003) is a stage play by Various, a touchstone of the Classic Drama repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

102. The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III

     by Aphra Behn · 1689 · Verse Drama

     The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III (first published 1689) is a stage play by Aphra Behn, a touchstone of the Renaissance & Elizabethan repertoire that has been performed continuously for generations.

103. Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 36, December 3, 1870

     by Various · 2003 · Drama

     Written by Various (first published 2003), Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 36, December 3, 1870 stands as one of the durable works of Classic Drama, regularly revived for its richly playable scenes and theatrically generous structure.

104. Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding

     by Francis Beaumont · 1616 · Verse Drama

     Francis Beaumont's Philaster; Or, Love Lies a Bleeding (first published 1616) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

105. Abraham Lincoln: A Play

     by John Drinkwater · 1937 · Drama

     John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln: A Play (first published 1937) is a script directors return to whenever they want a vehicle that combines language of real beauty with characters actors actually fight to play.

106. Armenian Literature: Comprising Poetry, Drama, Folk-lore and Classic Traditions; Translated into English for the First Time

     by Robert Arnot · 2004 · Drama

     A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Armenian Literature: Comprising Poetry, Drama, Folk-lore and Classic Traditions; Translated into English for the First Time by Robert Arnot (first published 2004) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking…

107. The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces

     by John Kendrick Bangs · 1922 · Farce

     A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces by John Kendrick Bangs (first published 1922) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

108. Duty, and Other Irish Comedies

     by Seumas O'Brien · 2004 · Comedy

     A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, Duty, and Other Irish Comedies by Seumas O'Brien (first published 2004) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

109. The Servant in the House

     by Charles Rann Kennedy · 1950 · Drama

     A defining work of Realism & Naturalism, The Servant in the House by Charles Rann Kennedy (first published 1950) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

110. Contigo Pan y Cebolla

     by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza · 1851 · Verse Drama

     A defining work of Romantic Drama, Contigo Pan y Cebolla by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza (first published 1851) continues to attract directors, dramaturgs, and student companies looking for material that rewards close reading and bold staging.

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