Famous_Stage_Plays_Theatrical for creative writing students.pptx

Lecture or discussion on the different plays students could make use of for their performance.

1. Famous Stage Plays and Dramas Classical • Filipino • Modern

2. Romeo and Juliet Category: Classical Author: William Shakespeare Summary: A tragic love story of two young lovers from feuding families.

3. Hamlet Category: Classical Author: William Shakespeare Summary: A prince seeks revenge for his father’s murder but is torn by doubt.

4. Oedipus Rex Category: Classical Author: Sophocles Summary: A king unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that ruins his life.

5. Antigone Category: Classical Author: Sophocles Summary: A woman defies the king to give her brother a proper burial.

6. Macbeth Category: Classical Author: William Shakespeare Summary: A Scottish nobleman’s ambition leads to murder and downfall.

7. A Doll’s House Category: Classical Author: Henrik Ibsen Summary: A wife realizes her need for independence in a restrictive marriage.

8. Death of a Salesman Category: Classical Author: Arthur Miller Summary: A man struggles with failed dreams and family tensions.

9. Waiting for Godot Category: Classical Author: Samuel Beckett Summary: Two men wait endlessly for someone who never comes.

10. Kanser (Noli Me Tangere) Category: Filipino Author: Adapted from José Rizal Summary: Stage version of Rizal’s novel about social injustice.

11. El Filibusterismo Category: Filipino Author: Adapted from José Rizal Summary: Rizal’s sequel, showing revenge and revolution.

12. Florante at Laura Category: Filipino Author: Francisco Balagtas (stage adaptation) Summary: A poetic tale of love, betrayal, and heroism.

13. Walang Sugat Category: Filipino Author: Severino Reyes Summary: A zarzuela about love and patriotism during Spanish rule.

14. Hiblang Abo Category: Filipino Author: Paul Dumol Summary: Explores the struggles and loneliness of old men in a home.

15. Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo Category: Filipino Author: Adapted from film Summary: A critique of colonial presence and cultural conflict.

16. Ang Larawan Category: Filipino Author: Nick Joaquin (adapted as a musical) Summary: Two sisters face tough choices to preserve their family’s dignity.

17. The Vagina Monologues Category: Modern Author: Eve Ensler Summary: Women share personal and powerful life experiences.

18. The Crucible Category: Modern Author: Arthur Miller Summary: Salem witch trials expose fear and false accusations.

19. Rent Category: Modern Author: Jonathan Larson Summary: A musical about love, friendship, and survival amidst poverty.

20. Miss Saigon Category: Modern Author: Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil Summary: A tragic love story between a Vietnamese woman and an American soldier.