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Playwriting that features the playwright telling their own life story as the central subject of the play, possibly performed by themselves.

Plays which express the belief that human existence has no meaning or purpose and therefore all communication breaks down.

A style of writing where the play reflects upon itself, making the audience aware that they are watching a play.

A genre that uses pre-existing documentary material (such as newspapers, government reports, interviews) as source material for the script, often without altering it.

A style of drama that emphasizes simplicity through sparse set designs, limited props, and often shorter dialogue.

Incorporates digital technology into the production, which can include projections, digital scenery, and multimedia interactions.

A type of drama that seeks to shock the audience with aggressive confrontational material.

A collaborative form of theatre where the script originates not from a writer but from collaborative, usually improvisatory, work by a group of people.

An approach that is self-conscious, fragmented, and challenges traditional narratives and concepts.

Plays that comment on political issues, aiming to provoke discussion or incite political action.

Associated with Bertolt Brecht, this style aims to encourage rational self-reflection and a critical view of the action on the stage.

A literary mode where magical elements are a natural part of an otherwise mundane, realistic environment.

A production that removes the stage and immerses the audience in the environment of the play, with interactive elements.

Theater designed to be performed in a non-traditional space suited to the content of the play.