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folder Ancient Greek Drama (6) category Coward, Noel
category Gibson, William category Gilman, Rebecca
category Hart, Moss and Kaufman, George S. category Ibsen, Henrik
category Kushner, Tony category Marlowe, Christopher
category Miller, Arthur category Perry, Tyler
category Priestley, J B category Racine, Jean
category Shakespeare, William category Shakespeare, William
category Shaw, George Bernard category Simon, Neil
category Theatre category Wilde, Oscar
category Wilder, Thornton category Williams, Tennessee
Editors: Bruyere, MotherGoose, agony, LeoDaVinci, trident87, LadyCaitriona Quiz Search:
1 The Medieval Drama Play: "Everyman"
How much do you know about the Medieval Play, "Everyman"? Take this quiz and find out.
Tough
10 Q
disney_4_life
Jan 22 05
231 plays
2 Dash So Fuddy!
This is a quiz about the hilarious drama/comedy, "Fuddy Meers"! Test your stroke-talk knowledge and more!
Difficult
15 Q
papamambo
Apr 27 04
105 plays
3 Land of the Dragon
This quiz is about the play "Land of the Dragon". This is about the FANTASY PLAYHOUSE version.
Tough
10 Q
hpgrl
Jun 28 03
105 plays
4 Shakespeare's and Marlowe's Jewish Stereotypes
William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" and Christopher Marlowe's "The Jew of Malta" both brought a horrific Jewish stereotype to the Elizabethan stage. Please note that my quiz is limited to the Elizabethen age and is in no way an ongoing belief.
Average
10 Q
poshprice
Sep 05 08
192 plays
5 Theatre Quiz (Non-Musical) - 3 attributes
I will give 3 attributes of a play and you find the right one!
Tough
15 Q
garyjaffe
Nov 01 02
888 plays
6 The Characters. What Play?
In which plays would you find the following characters?
Tough
10 Q
emli
Jan 11 09
351 plays
7 Which Play?
I'll give you the names of some of the characters, and you tell me which play they appear in! This quiz covers a wide range of plays from Greek Tragedy to post-war drama. Best of luck, and have fun!
Tough
15 Q
Bronte
Jun 24 02
1926 plays
8 Dying is Easy - Comedy Is Hard
For playwrights throughout the ages, "Make 'Em Laugh" has always been good advice.
Average
10 Q
astorian
Sep 12 03
1029 plays
9 Classics From The Theatre
Some plays have been so successful that they keep being performed and their plot belongs to some kind of international repertoire. Check how familiar you are with these "classics".
Average
10 Q
flem-ish
Feb 06 03
1911 plays
10 Femmes Fatale of the Theatre
From its inception in Ancient Greece to the current Broadway season, the theatre has introduced innumerable strong female characters. How many can you recognize from the clues given?
Difficult
20 Q
zanneliza
Apr 10 04
468 plays
11 Techniques in Drama
A look at some interesting and unusual uses of dramatic devices.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Jan 28 03
798 plays
12 Plays and Their Authors
Pretty straightforward. I give the title, you give the playwright. For all you fellow thespians and their admirers!
Average
20 Q
dougcher
Aug 14 00
1935 plays
13 Play Quotations
How well do you know your plays? I give a line or two, you indicate who speaks it.
Difficult
10 Q
kelby_lake
Jul 26 08
231 plays
14 Survey of Great Plays and Playwrights
Here's a look at some great (non-musical) plays and playwrights of the last hundred or so years.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Mar 11 04
858 plays
15 Obscure Drama
Warning: this isn't your usual theatre quiz. These are mostly plays that you've probably never heard of unless you're a real hard-core theatre junkie, so good luck. P.S.-I've worked on or seen all of these shows, so I know they exist!
Difficult
15 Q
GypsyQueen
Jul 13 01
1056 plays
16 Playwrights
What did you learn in Intro To The Theatre 101? Try these multiple choice questions - most of which deal with contemporary playwrights. Have some fun and get 'dramatic!'
Average
10 Q
dbljw
Apr 10 00
1212 plays
17 Name That Play
If you want to quiz yourself on 10 plays from all eras of history, then this quiz is right for you. They range in plays from ancient Greece to the 21st century.
Average
10 Q
GWU_Boy
Dec 03 02
1488 plays
18 Theatrica Obscura I: Moden British Drama
A survey of 20th Century British theater, from common knowledge to more obscure.
Difficult
10 Q
Yehuda101
Jun 18 08
336 plays
19 Pulitzer -Winning Dramas
Many prize winners are not so very well known. Take a shot.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Sep 16 01
960 plays
20 Great Lies In Drama
Many fine dramas rely on "the big lie" to move the plot along. Here are a few examples.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Jul 12 02
804 plays
21 Name That Play II
This is the second round of random plays throughout history. See how well you do in this trip from ancient Rome to today.
Average
10 Q
GWU_Boy
Dec 16 02
1107 plays
22 General Theatre Knowledge
Here's a quiz for Theatre mavens everywhere.
Average
10 Q
godot1
Feb 29 00
2292 plays
23 Modern Drama
This quiz deals with plays written after the second world war. Hope you enjoy it!
Average
10 Q
Bronte
Feb 26 02
819 plays
24 Classics of the Theatre
Here's a look at some of the classical (non-musical) works of the theatre. Enjoy it.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Aug 11 00
954 plays
25 Theatre Mysteries
This quiz is about some shows that deal with mysteries (as opposed to musicals, comedies or dramas). It may be tough if you're not into the genre.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Jan 07 02
519 plays
26 Do You Know This Play?
Check out your theatrical know how, by reading these simplified storylines by well known playwrights and guessing the answers to the questions...not very tough at all!
Average
10 Q
Ruma
Oct 14 00
2424 plays
27 Lesser Known (Non-Musical) Plays
The writer doesn't always get the credit he deserves. Who wrote these hits?
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Oct 26 01
441 plays
28 Playwrights And Their Plays (NOT!)
This quiz is about plays and playwrights. I'll give you the playwright, and you tell me which play or screenplay they did NOT write.
Tough
15 Q
punkshocker
Apr 10 01
1128 plays
29 Name That Play III
Here's the third round of random plays throughout history. See how well you do with plays from Norway to the United States.
Average
10 Q
GWU_Boy
Feb 07 03
1071 plays
30 Characters from Classic Drama
This quiz deals with famous characters from the dramatic stage. You have to identify the playwright who has createed that character.
Average
10 Q
robert362
Oct 04 00
885 plays
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Last Updated Nov 07 09 5:47 AM


Some sample questions from this category:

* Who wrote the play about Hickey, the reformed alcoholic?
* 'Waiting For Godot', long considered a masterpiece of the absurd theatre, was written in French by an Irishman. Name him.
* This playwright, known primarily for his philosophical treatises, wrote 'No Exit'
* 'True West' is being revived in NYC starring film actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Who wrote this masterpiece of the 70s?
* The musical 'Hello Dolly' is based on a play by whom?


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