Reading plays evokes a wide array of reactions, from trepidation to overwhelming excitement and joy. Without the guiding hand of a director or the specific interpretation of actors, however, reading a theatrical play instead of viewing a performance offers its own set of challenges.The plays included in this text--"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare and "Cyrano De Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand--are intended to introduce readers to the...