The genius playwrights who shaped the world of theater

The pioneers of the play

Stars Insider

04/03/24 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Theater

Before the advent of film, theater was arguably the most immersive form of entertainment there was. A synthesis of literature, sound, and movement, stage productions have continued to dazzle and entertain audiences the world over, ever since the advent of theater in Greece in the 5th century BCE.

Stage productions have never been put on solely for entertainment value, though. In ancient times, they were used as a vessel for philosophical debate, a way to materialize ideas and analyze them outside the abstract of one's mind. As history went on, the stage was home to subversive acts of political rebellion, constant critiques of societal cues, and at once the bastion and battleground for civil and social rights and emancipation. Not enough can be said about the brilliant minds behind these works, but we can try!

Read on to learn about some of the most influential, fearless, and genius figures who wrote for the stage.

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