Play Studies

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is one of the most powerful plays ever written about fear, power, and mass hysteria. Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, the story shows how paranoia and accusation can destroy entire communities when truth becomes secondary to reputation and survival. This fast study guide breaks down the play in a clear and practical way so readers can understand the major ideas without getting lost in the language or historical context. Inside you will find a structured explanation of the story, characters, themes, and the deeper meaning behind the events in Salem. ...

"As a former Sunday School Teacher and a Bible Study participant, I really appreciate this book! I think every Christian or even questioning Christian would really enjoy this book and and give you ideas of your own. Read this book; you won’t regret it!" -- Lila J. Who Are the “Rest of Us”? The “rest of us” don’t usually read Bible study books. We might not attend church every Sunday, but we try to live with quiet integrity and faith. We may know the words to old hymns but aren’t that much into singing them. We’re not especially drawn to organized religion—we’re more ...

The Ultimate Bible Study… for the Rest of Us, Volume 2, is a modern, non-denominational Bible study for adults and teens who want a clear, thoughtful, and approachable way to understand Scripture. Designed as an easy-to-follow Bible study guide for beginners, returning readers, skeptics, and independent learners, this book offers 28 more engaging lessons that combine biblical context, history, humor, and practical insight—without preaching, guilt, or pressure. If you’ve ever felt out of place in traditional Bible studies… If you love Scripture but struggle with how it’s often ...

According to the Leisure Studies Department at the University of Iowa, true leisure is “that place in which we realize our humanity.” If that’s true, argues Brigid Schulte, then we're doing dangerously little realizing of our humanity. In Overwhelmed, Schulte, a staff writer for The Washington Post, asks: Are our brains, our partners, our culture, and our bosses making it impossible for us to experience anything but “contaminated time”?

For decades women have been playing competitive sports thanks in large part to the protective cover of Title IX. Since passage of that law, the number of women participating in sports and the level of competition in high school, college, and professionally, has risen dramatically. In Fair Play, award-winning journalist Katie Barnes traces the evolution of women’s sports as a pastime and a political arena, where equality and fairness have been fought over for generations.

In this audio Bible study, Bianca Juarez Olthoff delivers a bible-infused message that will help women gain new insight into God's character, discover the personal and powerful nature of the Holy Spirit, and understand the unique fire God places in each person, helping them to fulfill their...

In this classic evaluation of play that has become a “must-listen” for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure and participants willing to create within limits. Starting with Plato, Huizinga traces the contribution of Homo Ludens, or “man the player” through medieval times, the Renaissance, and into our modern civilization.

In Stupid Black Men, he takes on the mindset of those people who always capture the most media attention—as well as masses of public money—people who say that racism is the root of all problems and who end up hurting precisely those they claim to be helping.

This dramatic retelling of the gospel illuminates the unique role we can play in the amazing story God is telling. Sure, good things happen, sometimes beautiful things. But tragic things happen too. What does it mean? We find ourselves in the middle of a story that is sometimes wonderful...

Written as a novel, the whole play is penned with character insights into what each person is thinking before and after they speak. All of the original text is included but updated for a modern understanding. Rather than place the play in its original setting this novel is set in a time unknown and written after the Gender Wars and probably after Religious Consolidation in a steampunk era without electricity. Whether you read this novel for study or merely for enjoyment then the ideal would be that you complete it with an overwhelming desire to then read the original play in its original ...

“Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job." The Independent. This dramatic version of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde", brings out the full horror of the original story as well as being a compelling play in its own right. Stevenson's narrative has been adapted so that six actors can perform it. This is the only stage version which is genuinely faithful to the text, using Stevenson's words where appropriate, as well as his chapter headings. It would be ideal for students to perform in small groups, particularly if ...

Here is the multi award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. This is a full-cast, unabridged performance, with comprehensive commentary and analysis, enabling students to fully understand and appreciate the play. Judge for yourself whether Lear is "a man more sinned against than sinning" in this moral tale that pits wisdom and age against ambition and youth. Experience and examine the power of Shakespeare's most cruel and violent tragedy.

The multi award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Universally accepted as Shakespeare's finest play, we peel back the layers of Hamlet to discover how and why it deserves such a place of honour in world literature.

From the Founder of the World Happiness Foundation comes a musical that does not entertain audiences — it transforms them. Unlocking Your Light Within is a full-length musical in two acts and twelve songs, written for any stage, in any country, in any language. It is the complete libretto — dialogue, stage directions, integrated lyrics, and production architecture — for performers, directors, producers, and dreamers preparing to bring this work to life. At its center walks Lia, an eight-year-old who steps onto the stage from the audience itself. Guided by four luminous beings — ...

Combined for great value! The multi-award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. Full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. The poetry of Shakespeare's star crossed lovers is poignantly performed and expertly explained in this unique production: "Passion lends them power."

The multi award-winning SmartPass study guide, with and without commentary options. This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Soak up the atmosphere of ancient Rome. Decide for yourself whether Caesar's power and ambition was a threat to the Republic, and whether assassination can ever be justified.

In a world awash with voices claiming divine endorsement, many are led astray, lost in a sea of misinformation and doubt. The world is in turmoil and it's easy to feel lost. Countless believers are ensnared in a web of confusion—unsure about how to engage, vote, and pray in these tumultuous times. How does God see your nation? What is He truly saying? And importantly, are you ready to listen?

Melanie is the kind of girl who looks out for herself. When she's not mooching off boyfriends, she makes her money by scamming her way into high-value medical studies. But when she turns up for a mysterious study involving a hypnotic TV set and a seductive but sadistic vixen, she'll learn that she hasn't yet begun to learn just how pleasurable it can be to submit to science!

Combined for great value! The multi-award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. Full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play.

"And nothing is, but what is not." Macbeth may be mystified by the Weird Sisters' words but this intense performance with incisive commentary cuts to the heart of Shakespeare's complex psychological tragedy.

Here is the multi award-winning SmartPass study guide, with and without commentary options. This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis to allow any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Meet literature's greatest villain in this tragedy, fuelled by jealous rage. Journey into the twisted mind of Iago, who freely admits, "I am not what I am", and truly get under the skin of this wondrous play.