1960:British director peter hall transforms shake spear memorial theatre into royal shake spear company 1954:Joseph pap finds the New York shake spear festival. 1972:Sam Shepard's “the tooth of crime” at the open space. David mametts “American buffalo” in Chicago” 1988:Richard eye takes over the national theatre. 2006:Julie Taymor completed production of her latest movie, a musical set in the 1960s entitled Across The Universe, starring Bono and Evan Rachel Wood. The premiere date is scheduled for early 2007.

 In the 20th century realism became a popular form of theatre, often combining it with personal value against wealth topics.  The 20th century also saw new enlightenment with different forms of theatres appearing worldwide. Such as experimental theatre and Hispanic/ American theatre.  In the 20th century Edward Bond and his savagely real plays start a debate that ultimately ended censorship in plays since the Shakespearean era.  In the 20th century realism became a popular form of theatre, often combining it with personal value against wealth topics.  The 20th century also saw new enlightenment with different forms of theatres appearing worldwide. Such as experimental theatre and Hispanic/ American theatre.  In the 20th century Edward Bond and his savagely real plays start a debate that ultimately ended censorship in plays since the Shakespearean era.

 The late 20th century also started a turning point in incorporating homosexual themes in the American theatre.  Caryl Churchhill and other feminine playwrights started to see feminine and socialist aspects in the theatre.  Julie Taymor a famous and gifted playwright also started the fabe of using exotic themes and stories in plays.  The late 20th century also started a turning point in incorporating homosexual themes in the American theatre.  Caryl Churchhill and other feminine playwrights started to see feminine and socialist aspects in the theatre.  Julie Taymor a famous and gifted playwright also started the fabe of using exotic themes and stories in plays.

Neil Simon: Barefoot in the park &the odd couple. August Wilson: Ma Rainey's black bottom. Windy Wassertain: crimes of the heart