Drama

A guide to general and critical resources in theatre and film.

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When searching for plays and monologues in the library catalog, choosing the right search terms is important.  Without the right search terms, you won't find what you're looking for!  

 

For example, if you search our catalog for the word "play," you will find resources about "how children play," not scripts!!

  • When subject searching for plays:
     
    • In the library catalog, Drama usually covers works on drama as a literary form. "Drama" breaks down into many subcategories, such as period of time, i.e., Drama--20th century.
       
    • Works on drama as acted on the stage, including drama criticism, are usually entered under Theater.
       
    • Works on facilities used to stage drama, is usually entered under Theaters.

    • To find the monologue and scene collections that the library owns, do a subject search for monologues in the catalog.

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Sample Monologue Collections