In this essay, Conte expounds on the social and historical context of “Miss Julie” and the literary movement known as “Naturalism.”
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Conte situates Weber and Rice’s landmark rock opera within the medieval tradition of Passion plays.
Director’s Note: “Largo Desolato”
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Director’s Note: “The Inspector General”
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Rich Theatre, Poor Theatre
Mamet’s American Buffalo: Two Sides of the Coin At the moment in the United States of America there are two…
Apprentices’ Testimonials
In this video, TotP Apprentices share their experience.
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