LIBRARY
Being lucky enough to study in NYC means we have many resources at our fingertips. The Performing Arts Library is located right across the street from us and has incredible selection of plays and books for you to use. There is also the NYC Public Library located barely a block North of us in between 65th and 66th and Amsterdam Ave. And you can always visit the Drama Bookshop located at 266 W 39th St.
If you would prefer a PDF copy, however, you've definitely come to the right place. We're always adding more plays. See something you think should be on here? Let us know and we will try and find a copy for you. Or, you can virtually donate your very own by emailing us a PDF, or submitting via the Google Form!
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Ancient & Early
Ancient Rome & Greece to mid 1700's plays. This section could also be called Shakespeare central.
Classics
Any plays written from mid 1700's to early 1900's. Checkov, Shaw and Ibsen available here!
Modern
Plays written approx between 1920-1970. Tenesse Williams, Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, those types of plays are all here.
Contemporary
Plays written from approx 1970 - right now! Plus a few select musical scores and scripts for your viewing pleasure.
Extensive list of Black, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ+, and Female playwrights here!
Black
Plays written by Black playwrights and/or the black experience.
Latinx
Plays written by Latinx playwrights and/or the Latinx experience.
LGBTQ+
Plays written by LGBTQ+ authors and/or the LGBTQ+ experience.
Female
Plays written by female authors and/or the female experience and feminism.
Film Scripts
Looking for a film script? We have over 100 right here available to you.
Monologues
Plenty of monologues and links, organized by genre, gender, age, race/ethnicity.
Scenes
Scene searching? You've come to the right place. Close to self, stretch, Shakespeare, etc.
Readings
Not looking for a script but want to study? Plenty of readings about theatre available here.