Hansberry, Lorraine.
A Raisin in the Sun
. New York: Signet Books, 1966.
A serious drama dealing with the problems of a black family in Chicago after World War II.
Kozelka, Paul (editor). 15 American One-Act Plays. New York: Washington Square Press, 1961.
Good examples of storytelling in play form . Includes plays on a wide variety of subjects.