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Examines communication problems in plays of playwright Edward Albee in terms of the theory of cognitive dissonance. Existence of discrepancies between what people think and feel and what they say and do; Hypotheses of the theory of cognitive dissonance; Cognitive dissonance in Albee's play 'Everything in the Garden'; Relationship between reversal of role of the sexes and marital problems in Albee's plays.

Examines the philosophy of existence expressed in plays 'Waiting the Godot' and 'Endgame,' by playwright Samuel Beckett. Reason for fascination of audience with absurd plays; Need for directors and actors of a play to understand the philosophy of existence that they express; Factors which led critics to conclude that Beckett's philosophy of existence is pessimistic.

Discusses ways in which plays use a theater audience's imaginary powers. Reference to the article 'Theatre of the Mind,' by Leslie I. Coger published in the April 1963 issue of 'The Quarterly Journal of Speech'; Plays in which their imaginary powers were used; Use of their imaginary powers by theaterperson John Gassner in 1956.

Focuses on the play 'The London Merchant,' by George Lillo. Form of drama which gained popularity in England during the late seventeenth century; Objective and business of plays; Influence of 'The London Merchant' on playwrights and English drama; Response of critics to 'The London Merchant'; Plot and language used in the play.

Discusses the various aspects of theater in New York City, New York, as of 1962-1963. Description of hero of the play 'Enter Laughing'; Source of financial support to Davenport, who ran a free theater in the New York City; Various plays which were performed in the city during 1962-63; Clichés developed by theater of the absurd in the city.

Presents information on news related to speech in the U.S. as of February 1, 1963. Script of the play 'The Gorgeous Debating Machine'; Policies for 'Speech Monographs' for 1963-65; Remarks of J. Jeffery Auer at a convention on December 29, 1962; Members of U.S.-based SAA committees for 1963.

Talks about the plays by William Butler and the theater he envisioned.

Focuses on the plays written by the author George S. Kaufman. Themes presented by the plays; Focus of the play 'June Moon,' by Kauffman; Social history presented in Kaufman's plays.

Analyses the use of theatrical device frame in playwriting. Characteristics of frame stories; English plays which have incorporated the use of frame; Ways in which the technique enhances the impact of central theme of the play.

Presents several suggestions for improving drama festivals and contests in the U.S. Significance of a tournament play in a drama festival; Need for choosing several tournament plays; Methods of judging the tournament play.

Discusses the use of children's play as an instrument for speech training. Kinds of shadow play; Suggestions on the creation of a children's play; Ways in which children's play can serve as a training ground for speech.

Features Sir Philip Ben Greet, a producer of Shakespearean plays in England and in the U.S., and his works. Description of the new fields of Shakespearean representation opened and cultivated by Sir Philip; Elements of woodland setting for Greet's open-air performances; Aims of Sir Philip in production.

Focuses on the dramatization of short stories and novel forms for radio broadcasting. Reasons for the greater adaptability of the fiction types over the dramatic for broadcast purpose; Non-existence of visual portrayal of physical character details on the radio.

Discusses the inclusion of problem children in school dramatic productions. Determination of a child's strengths in order to know where to put him or her in the production; Task of the educator to sublimate a child's urge to show off into courteous consideration for the ego of others.

Presents brief analysis of leading plays written by dramatist George Kaiser, in an article 'George Kaiser,' by Frenz Horst, published in Winter 1946 issue of periodical 'Poet Lore LII.'

Analysis the style in the speech of Shylock, a character in William Shakespeare's play in the article entitled 'The Tempo of Shylock's Speech,' by John W. Draper.