A play is a dramatic work of literature, usually presented live on a stage.

Plays are important works in human culture, with William Shakespeare generally recognized as one of Earth's most important playwrights.

The writing and performance of plays continued into the 24th century. Dr. Beverly Crusher wrote several plays which she also produced and directed while serving as chief medical officer of the USS Enterprise-D and Enterprise-E.

Plays were also popular entertainment on Andoria in the late 23rd century. (Last Unicorn RPG module: The Andorians: Among the Clans)

See also: Klingon opera

Noted playsEdit

• Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw
• A Christmas Carol by Beverly Crusher, adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens
• Hamlet by William Shakespeare
• Henry V by William Shakespeare
• Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
• Macbeth by William Shakespeare
• Requiem for a Martian by Beverly Crusher, adapted from the novel
• Richard II by William Shakespeare
• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
• Tamburlaine the Great by Christopher Marlowe
• The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

External linksEdit

• Play (theatre) article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.