Long Days Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill won Tony Award in 1956. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams won Pulitzer Prize in 1948. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller won both Tony and Pulitzer Prizes in 1949. Awake and Sing by Clifford Odets about Jewish immigrants during Depression
Turkish theater originated in 10th century with Ortaoyunu, Meddah, and Karagoz. First European theater troupes visited Turkey in late 18th century. First Turkish theater opened in Istanbul in 1869 by Gedik Pasha. Ottoman Imperial Theater (Darulbedayi) established in 1914
Theatre comes from Greek Theatron meaning 'place for viewing'. In American English, 'theater' can refer to both film theaters and live performances. In British English, 'theatre' specifically denotes live performances
Ibsen was born in Norway in 1828 and faced poverty as a child. He began a 13-year stage apprenticeship in Bergen and Oslo. His first play, Cataline, reflected his own alienation
Drama is fictional representation through dialogue and performance. Written for theater, television, radio, and film. Contains conflict between characters on stage. Writers are called dramatists or playwrights
Published December 4, 1879, ushered in modern drama's beginning. First feminist play since Greeks, challenging male dominance myth. Sold out first edition of 8,000 copies in 1879. Controversial ending required Ibsen to provide alternative ending for German production