PLAYS FOR THE THEATRE, Seventh Edition, continues its rich tradition of providing insightful and absorbing plays for the contemporary stage. The plays selected typify a wide range of cultural diversity and dramatic power. PLAYS FOR THE THEATRE, edited by Oscar G. Brockett with Robert Ball, is a companion to THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE, Seventh Edition, which places selections from Plays within historical and cultural context, providing a richer and more rewarding exploration of the people and the ideas that have shaped today's theatre.