Play Index contains classic and historical plays as well as the works of contemporary playwrights, including new editions or translations. It contains citations for 31,000 plays published individually or in collections from 1949 to the present, and over 600 monologues. A descriptive annotation summarizes the plot and indicates any musical requirements, number of sets, and scenery requirements. It covers plays written in or translated into English, including one-act plays, pageants, plays in verse, radio and television plays, and classic drama.