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What is a stage play?

A stage play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of dialogue between characters, intended for live theatrical performance rather than just reading.

The ultimate resource for stage plays including study guides for shows, important monologues, scenes and playwright biographies.

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The ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Guide to Plays

What is a stage play?

A stage play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of dialogue between characters, intended for live theatrical performance rather than just reading.

The ultimate resource for stage plays including study guides for shows, important monologues, scenes and playwright biographies.

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What is a stage play?

A stage play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of dialogue between characters, intended for live theatrical performance rather than just reading.

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Romeo and Juliet

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Macbeth

Heroic Macbeth has just won two victorious battles for Scotland, when he encounters three weird...

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Hamlet

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MISS GROUT And with her lying up there...

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Quizzes about Plays

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Beginner's Quiz for Ruined
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Beginner's Quiz for Ruined

Test our your knowledge on this hard-hitting play.

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Beginner's Quiz for Coyote City
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Beginner's Quiz for Coyote City

How well do you know Daniel David Moses' moving play?

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Advanced Quiz for The Winter's Tale
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Advanced Quiz for The Winter's Tale

What lovely details did you pick up in Shakespeare's romance?

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Two Trains Running Quiz
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Two Trains Running Quiz

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