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The StageAgent 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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The StageAgent 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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Macbeth

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Monologues from Plays

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Start: Yea, mistress, are you so...

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O hateful hands, to tear such loving...

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Scenes from Plays

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Quizzes about Plays

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Lear: Advanced Quiz
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Lear: Advanced Quiz

An advanced quiz on Edward Bond's Lear

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Advanced Quiz for The Pillowman
Shows Writers

Advanced Quiz for The Pillowman

Test your knowledge further with this advanced quiz.

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Beginner's Quiz for Mojo
Shows Writers

Beginner's Quiz for Mojo

How well do you know Jez Butterworth's debut play?

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Advanced Quiz for The Skin of Our Teeth
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Advanced Quiz for The Skin of Our Teeth

Test your knowledge of this absurdist play!

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