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Report copyright infringementby Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder (Author)1m 3f / Drama / Simple setGee's Bend depicts the turbulent history of African-Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend AL which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. Gospel songs weave in and out of this hauntingly beautiful work."Gee's Bend is a lovefest -- between the characters in the play and the land they live on between the ac...

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author)The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental. Presented in the first person, the story is a collectio...

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Report copyright infringementby David Adjmi (Author)From David Adjmi the virtuosic playwright dubbed one of the "best and most original theatre artists of a generation" by Vogue come a wholly original one-woman show. Elective Affinities takes the audience into the apartment of Alice a witty octogenarian offering a funny and savage portrait of cultured life promising to initiate a vital discourse about what it means to be civilized. Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.0...

Great Storytellers of the Upper Peninsula

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Report copyright infringementby Mike McCarthy (Author)The Greatest Storytellers on Earth can be found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan-a land that feels like one of the last untouched frontiers of the continental United States. Nestled in this rugged and remote region of the true north, the Upper Peninsula boasts a culture all its own, shaped by generations who have lived close to the forests, lakes, and harsh winters. Here, a community of roughly 320,000 people has been raised in the oral ...

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Report copyright infringementby Louisa May Alcott (Author), Emma Reeves (Adapted by)Romantic Meg. Shy Beth. Wilful Amy. And, of course, passionate and fiery Jo. Little Women tells the story of the March sisters growing up in genteel poverty against the backdrop of the American Civil War. This timeless tale of four sisters' adventures has enchanted millions of readers, and is now available in this acclaimed adaptation for the stage.Author BiographyEmma Reeves writes for stage, radio and televi...

She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Nguyen (Author)A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games in a new edition created speciallyfor High School performing groups! She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schoolerAgnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister Tilly. When Agnes stumblesupon Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook she finds herself catapulted into a journey ofdiscovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister&rs ...

The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus

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Report copyright infringementby F. Storr (Translator), Sophocles (Author)Theban plays The Theban plays consist of three plays: Oedipus the King (also called Oedipus Tyrannus or by its Latin title Oedipus Rex), Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone. All three plays concern the fate of Thebes during and after the reign of King Oedipus. They have often been published under a single cover. Sophocles, however, wrote the three plays for separate festival competitions, many years apart. Not only are the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author)""French Ways And Their Meaning"" is a non-fiction book written by Edith Wharton, an American author and literary critic. The book was first published in 1919 and provides a detailed exploration of French culture and society during the early 20th century. Wharton, who lived in France for many years, uses her personal experiences and observations to examine various aspects of French life, such as fashion, cuisine, art, literature, and socia...

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Report copyright infringementby David Wood (Author)Characters: 4 male, 2 female plus children's chorus (optional)Scenery: Various setsWizzpopping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in this stage adaption of Roald Dahl's greatest adventure story. James is a lonely young boy who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidently spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen! "Pure...

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Report copyright infringementby Trey Parker (Author)Cannibal! The Musical is the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America - Alferd Packer. The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip to the Colorado Territory he tells his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Pry as he awaits his execution. And his story goes like this: While searching for gold and love in the Colorado Territory he and his companions lost their way and resorted to unthinkable horrors including ...

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Report copyright infringementby Nia Vardalos (Author)Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that "Sugar" was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid anonymous position of advice columnist Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is ...

Torn: A Forbidden Age Gap Dark Mafia Romance

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Report copyright infringementby Chiquita Dennie (Author)Enjoy this steamy, forbidden, age gap dark italian mafia romance.....When a cartel princess breaks a longstanding promise - her life isn't the only one in danger.Gigi has always known what her future holds. Marry into the Ramini family, strengthen the cartel and obey her father.That was until her father assigned Axel as her personal protector.A trusted associate of her father and a high-ranking member of the cartel, Axel is everything Gi...

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Report copyright infringementby Hugh Gerard Evelyn-White (Translator), Hesiod (Author)The Theogony of Hesiod is a poem written by Hesiod in approximately 700 BC. The Theogony of Hesiod describes the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods. It is written in the Epic dialect of Homeric Greek. The Theogony of Hesiod is often required textbook reading in various subjects encompassing literature & fiction, ancient & medieval literature, Greek literature, mythology & folk tales, and a...

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Report copyright infringementby Daisy Eris Campbell (Author)COSMIC TRIGGER: THE PLAY, based on Robert Anton Wilson's classic autobiographical philosophical treatise, took the British alternative theater and counterculture scenes by storm in 2014 and 2017, with the ripples continuing to this day. And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, you too can experience Daisy Eris Campbell's wild opus. Take your seats, and strap in for a psychedelic magick trip, as Wilson and pals navigate Chapel Perilous via Play...

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Report copyright infringementby Marian Fell (Translator), Anton Chekhov (Author)The Seagull is a play by Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov, written in 1895 and first produced in 1896. The Seagull is generally considered to be the first of his four major plays. It dramatises the romantic and artistic conflicts between four characters: the famous middlebrow story writer Boris Trigorin, the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, and her son the symbolist playwright Konstantin Treplieff.T...

Dazzle Camouflage: Spectacular Theatrical Strategies for Resistance and Resilience

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Report copyright infringementby Ezra Berkley Nepon (Author)Dazzle Camouflage offers two profiles of contemporary theater artists, Jenny Romaine and The Eggplant Faerie Players, generating analysis about their shared transformative theatrical strategies. Using oral history, archival research, and experiences working with these artists, the author tells their stories and identifies the roles of Dazzle Camouflage, Re-Mixing History, and Rehearsing Resistance in their work. Both profiles are inte...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Vinsonhaler (Author)"This groundbreaking translation ... reveals the un-Beowulf-a riddling maze never seen before, a murder mystery of smoke and mirrors."- Robert Bjork, editor of Klaeber's Beowulf"Vinsonhaler presents startling new evidence for the poem's 'enigmatic design, ' in which good kings such as Beowulf and Hrothgar are repeatedly complicated by allusions to kin-murder, vengeance, and avarice, drawing them ever closer to the monsters they confron...

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Report copyright infringementby Rudolf Steiner (Author), Harry Collison (Author), Shiley Mark Kerr Gandell (Author)A collection of four plays that explore the spiritual themes of death and rebirth, redemption, and the human condition. These plays are based on the teachings of Anthroposophy, a spiritual philosophy founded by Rudolf Steiner. With vivid characters and thought-provoking themes, these plays are sure to captivate audiences.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author), John Lotherington (Author)"I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed." --William Shakespeare Arm yourself with this volume from the Knickerbocker Classics series, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, including 17 comedies, 10 histories, 10 tragedies, and all the poems and sonnets of the world's most influential writer. This collection includes poems and plays that were not included in Shakespeare's ...

Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author), Sparknotes (Author)Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in this new EXPANDED edition of HAMLET! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter. The expanded sections include: Five Key Questions: Five frequently...

Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown

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Report copyright infringementby Anaïs Mitchell (Author)"Working On A Song is one of the best books about lyric writing for the theater I've read."--Lin-Manuel Miranda Anaïs Mitchell named to TIME's List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World of 2020 An illuminating book of lyrics and stories from Hadestown--the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical--from its author, songwriter Anaïs Mitchell with a foreword by Steve Earle On Broadway, this fresh take on the Greek myth...

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Report copyright infringementby Cassandra Noble (Author)Some fires leave scars. Others create survivors.Her earliest memories should have been filled with safety and love. Instead, they were shaped by addiction, violence, betrayal, and the terrifying realization that the people meant to protect her were often the ones she needed protection from.As a child, she learned how quickly happiness could disappear. She witnessed chaos no child should ever see, endured secrets too painful to speak, and...

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Report copyright infringementby Sophocles (Author)The famed Athenian tragedy in which Oedipus's own faults contribute to his tragic downfall. A great masterpiece on which Aristotle based his aesthetic theory of drama in the Poetics and from which Freud derived the Oedipus complex, King Oedipus puts out a sentence on the unknown murderer of his father Laius. By a gradual unfolding of incidents, Oedipus learns that he was the assassin and that Jocasta, his wife, is also his mother. This Enriche...

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Report copyright infringementby Ira Aldridge (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)Beginning with his autobiographical sketch, Memoir and Theatrical Career of Ira Aldridge, The African Roscius follows Aldridge's journey as a Black man who, "obtained and maintains among Europeans...a reputation whose acquisition demands the highest qualities of the mind and the noblest endowments of the person." Making it a lifetime goal to use his success and influence to speak on the horrors of slavery in...

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Report copyright infringementby John M. Synge (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of...

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Seid (Author)Please join Mike Seid and his inner ten-year-old self, aka Tenish Mike, as they flash back and forward and back again in this second edition with bits n' pieces culled from live comedy performances, as well as stories performed only in their heads. For the first time ever, this One Man Show! is shared for readers of all ages (except for those under thirteenish). Enjoy their trip down memory, and future, lane. The trip, which is quite trippy in...

This Is My Story, This Is My Song (I Never Walked Alone)

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Report copyright infringementby Wilma L. McGee (Author)"This Is My Story, This Is My Story" (I Never Walked Alone) is a chronology of the author's life as she seeks to live in a world of misgivings. She tells of her struggle to find truth as she deals with the ups and downs of life. After coming to the realization of God protective arms, she allows her readers to see what she discovered that we never walk alone. The author acknowledges her struggle with cancer and other major illnesses while ...

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret Furman Johnson (Author) Tom Oliver, businessman, in the 1970's, is ready for a change. After some research by his assistant Mike, he and his dog Chester get in his old truck, Lillie Belle, and head west. He arrives in the little town of Hope and finds not much happening. Tom meets some of the townspeople and decides to stay. Soon after his arrival changes seem to start taking place in Hope.As a teacher, lifelong learner, gardener, artist, and mo...

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Report copyright infringementby Sophocles (Author), Richard Emil Braun (Author)Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly recreate the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order to evoke the poetry of the originals. The series seeks to recover the entire extant corpus of Greek tragedy, quite as ...

My Little Golden Book about Greek Gods and Goddesses

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Report copyright infringementby John Sazaklis (Author), Elsa Chang (Illustrator)Introduce young readers to the powerful and mysterious gods and goddesses of ancient Greece with this Little Golden Book! Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses is full of exciting, colorful illustrations and descriptions of Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hermes, and many more. Look for more Li...

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Ruhl (Author)"A fascinating, funny and evocative play. . . . Ruhl develops the story with the enticing blend of irreverent humor and skewed realism. . . . It's beautiful." -San Francisco Chronicle"[This] breathtakingly inventive addition to Ruhl's singular body of work . . . has the potential to be a modern masterpiece."-Los Angeles TimesSarah Ruhl made her Broadway debut this fall with her latest effervescent comedy: a play about sex, intimacy, and equal...

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Report copyright infringementby Lynn Nottage (Author)"Lynn Nottage's work explores depths of humanness, the overlapping complexities of race, gender, culture and history--and the startling simplicity of desire--with a clear tenderness, with humor, with compassion." --Paula Vogel, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrightIntimate Apparel: "Thoughtful, affecting new play . . . with seamless elegance."--Charles Isherwood, VarietyFabulation: "Robustly entertaining comedy . . . with punchy social insights...