Drama

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Report copyright infringementby E. G. Boylan (Author)Set in 1980s suburban Quebec, "Thorns of Piety" is a gripping family drama that explores the dark undercurrents of religious devotion and manipulation.The Bailey family - Frank, Liliane, and their children Shannon, Tommy, and Grace - find their lives increasingly intertwined with their charismatic parish priest, Father Dale. As Liliane grapples with past trauma and seeks validation through her relationship with Father Dale, Frank struggles ...

A Journal of the Plague Year, and Other Plays and Adaptations

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Key Meyers (Author)One of our best novelists here collects plays and adaptations he wrote before turning to fiction. His 1994 take on Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year is a powerful dramatic response to the AIDS epidemic. The one-man play Chesterfield to His Son, adapting that forbidding nobleman's famous Letters, is a hilariously antic--and painfully accurate--dissection of a father's love and hopes for his son. Dr. Knox and Mr. Banner examin...

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa Evans (Author)A joyful and moving play, interspersed with the uplifting melodies of Negro Spirituals. Come and share in a moving and joyful celebration of freedom, which echoes powerfully in today's world.Author BiographyLisa Evans writes for theatre, radio and television. Her original stage plays include Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home, Under Exposure, Crime of the Century, The Shadow of Light and Christmas Without Herods. She has adapted The Tenant o...

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Mooney (Author), James Yeatman (Author)A smartly composed exploration of greed, loss and the loneliness of eternity, More Life is an incredibly human play about technology. --Guardian A woman wakes up in 2075, in a body that is not her own. Fifty years ago, Bridget died in a car accident. Now, thanks to a technological breakthrough, she is back: her mind, her consciousness, in a synthetic body. Metal. Wires. But she's still Bridget, isn't she? She must b...

Plays from the Boom Box Galaxy: Theater from the Hip Hop Generation

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Euell (Editor), Robert Alexander (With)An anthology of theater created by and for the Hip Hop generation.Author BiographyKim Euell is a well-known dramaturg who has worked for many theatres across the country in new play development. She lives in Minneapolis, MN. Robert Alexander is the author of 23 plays including I Ain't Yo' Uncle, and is the co-editor of The Fire This Time. He lives in Oakland, CA. Number of Pages: 400 Dimension...

Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Men

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Report copyright infringementby Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway (Editor)Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Men aims to provide new and exciting audition and showcase material for actors of black, African American, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage. Featuring the work of international contemporary playwrights who have written powerful and diverse roles for a range of actors, the collection is edited by Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway. Categorized by age-ra...

The Colby Sisters of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Bock (Author)Nobody knows us. They think they do. But they don't. In a world of champagne and canapés, the five Colby sisters are the glamorous faces of New York high society. With wealth, style and desirable husbands, they appear to have it all. But privately, the sisters' squabbles distort the picture of this perfect family. Image is everything and struggling to maintain it could have life-changing consequences. This black comedy by OBIE award-winning Ca...

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Report copyright infringementby Josephina Niggli (Author)Richly authenticated both in details and in larger aspects, these five one-act plays, originally produced by the Carolina Playmakers at Chapel Hill and on various tours, offer an unusual combination of brilliant local color and truth about human nature everywhere. Well written, with skillful stage directions and notes on Mexican costume and Spanish pronunciation, they are highly practical for production.Originally published in 1938.A UN...

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Report copyright infringementby Annaliese Connolly (Editor), Lisa Hopkins (Editor), Andrew Hiscock (Editor)Charting the ruthless rise and fall of the villainous king, Richard III remains one of Shakespeare's most enduringly discussed and oft-performed plays. Assembled by leading scholars, this guide provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary study of the play. Throughout the book survey chapters explore such issues as the play's critical reception from Dr Johnson to p...

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Price (Author)An Englishman, a Northern Irishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman walked into a recording studio and created The Union. Commercially successful and critically acclaimed, the pioneering indie rock band is now on the verge of breaking up. When financial disaster strikes and Scottish guitarist Barry leaves the band, artistic differences go head to head with alliances that run deep, can The Union survive? With live music from a four-piece ensemble, I'...

The Genesis of Shakespeare Idolatry, 1766-1799: A Study in English Criticism of the Late Eighteenth Century

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Witbeck Babcock (Author)In this study of the development of the worship of Shakespeare by the literary critics of the late eighteenth century, the author destroys the misconception that Shakespeare was rediscovered by the romantic critics of the early nineteenth century and proves that, after the idolatry of the late eighteenth century, little remained for the nineteenth century by way of praise except repetition and broadcasting. The book is a valuable ...

The Aesthetics of Spectacle in Early Modern Drama and Modern Cinema: Robert Greene's Theatre of Attractions

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Report copyright infringementby J. Sager (Author)Examining the work of the Elizabethan playwright, Robert Greene, this book argues that Greene's plays are innovative in their use of spectacle. Its most striking feature is the use of the one-to-one analogies between Greene's drama and modern cinema, in order to explore the plays' stage effects.Author BiographyJenny Sager has taught early modern drama at the University of Oxford and Bath Spa University, UK. She has published articles in Early M...

Athena's Justice: Athena, Athens and the Concept of Justice in Greek Tragedy

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel H. Garrison (Other), Rebecca Futo Kennedy (Author)Athena is recognized as an allegory or representative of Athens in most Athenian public art except in tragedy. Perhaps this is because tragedy is rarely studied as a public art form or, perhaps, because her character is not static in tragedy. Although Athena's characterization changes to fit the needs of a particular drama, her clear connection with justice remains true throughout and suggests that she is...

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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...

Comedy Matters: From Shakespeare to Stoppard

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Report copyright infringementby W. Demastes (Author)Comedy Matters traces the long tradition of the expansive comic embrace of cultural difference and diversity that manages to survive even in some of mankind s darkest moments. Demastes argues that comedy has a hard-nosed, pragmatic dimension that can be mobilized against belligerent cultural forces. Drawing from the works of Shakespeare, Stoppard, and a number of other comic masters, Comedy Matters demonstrates how comedy continues to work a...

Discourses of Service in Shakespeare's England

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Report copyright infringementby D. Evett (Author)One way and another, nearly all of Shakespeare's countrymen and women (including the playwright himself) spent at least parts of their lives as servants of someone else. But until now that fact has gone largely unregarded. This book remedies the oversight, by showing how the ideals and practices of early modern service affect dozens of characters in almost all the plays, in ways that enrich our understanding of familiar figures like Iago and Fa...

Plays in American Periodicals, 1890-1918

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Report copyright infringementby Kenneth A. Loparo (Author)This book examines over 125 American, English, Irish and Anglo-Indian plays by 70 dramatists which were published in 14 American general interest periodicals aimed at the middle-class reader and consumer.Author BiographySUSAN HARRIS SMITH is Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date...

Ireland, Memory and Performing the Historical Imagination

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Report copyright infringementby C. Collins (Editor), Mary P. Caulfield (Author)This book explores the performance of Irish collective memories and forgotten histories. It proposes an alternative and more comprehensive criterion of Irish theatre practices. These practices can be defined as the 'rejected', contested and undervalued plays and performativities that are integral to Ireland's political and cultural landscapes.Author BiographyLauren Arrington University of Liverpool, UK Joseph Green...

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Report copyright infringementby R. Knowles (Author)Argument was the basis of Renaissance education; both rhetoric and dialectic permeated early modern humanist culture, including drama. This study approaches Shakespeare's history plays by analyzing the use of argument in the plays and examining the importance of argument in Renaissance culture. Knowles shows how analysis of arguments of speech and action take us to the core of the plays, in which Shakespeare interrogates the nature of politic...

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Report copyright infringementby P. Murphy (Author)Hegemony and Fantasy in Irish Drama, 1899-1949 offers a theoretically innovative reconsideration of drama produced in the Irish Renaissance, as well as an engagement with non-canonical drama in the under-researched period 1926-1949.Author BiographyPAUL MURPHY is Lecturer in Drama Studies at Queen's University Belfast, UK, and is President of the Irish Society for Theatre Research. Number of Pages: 266 Dimensions: 0.63...

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Report copyright infringementby Honore De Balzac (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...

Drama and the Sacraments in Sixteenth-Century England: Indelible Characters

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Report copyright infringementby D. Coleman (Author)This is the first book-length study of the relationship between early modern drama and sacramental ritual and theology. It examines dramatic forms, such as morality plays. Offering new insights into the religious practices on which early modern subjectivity is founded. Coleman offers radical new ways of reading canonical Renaissance plays.Author BiographyDAVID COLEMAN is Lecturer in Early Modern Literature at Nottingham Trent University, UK. ...

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Report copyright infringementby George M. (George Melville) Baker (Author)Experience 19th-century American drama with George Melville Baker's "Seeing the Elephant," a captivating play reflecting the spirit and social nuances of its time. This meticulously prepared print edition brings to life a classic piece of American theater, offering a window into the dramatic arts of the era. As a significant contribution to American literature and theater, this play embodies the theatrical conventions a...

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Report copyright infringementby Dion Boucicault (Author)Dion Boucicault's "The Octoroon, or, Life in Louisiana; A Play in Five Acts" offers a powerful and enduring exploration of race, slavery, and plantation life in the antebellum South. This classic American drama delves into complex race relations through the story of an octoroon-a person of one-eighth African ancestry. Set against the backdrop of Louisiana, the play confronts the harsh realities of slavery and the pervasive impact of raci...

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Report copyright infringementby George M. (George Melville) Baker (Author)"Poison: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a classic example of 19th-century American drama. This one-act play delivers a potent dose of humor in the form of farce. Baker's work remains a testament to the enduring appeal of comedic drama from this period. Rediscover this gem of American theatrical history in a meticulously prepared print edition. "Poison" showcases the wit and social commentary that defined drama of the er...

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Report copyright infringementby Mahonri Stewart (Author)Two plays about the struggle for faith. THE FADING FLOWER: Emma Smith had brought up her children to honor the memory of their father Joseph Smith, the martyred Mormon Prophet. Yet when her son David Hyrum Smith starts investigating the mysteries behind his father's involvement in polygamy and goes West to mingle with the "Brighamite" faction of Mormonism, Emma must confront a chapter in her life that she would have preferred to have lef...

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Report copyright infringementby George M. (George Melville) Baker (Author)Experience a classic of 19th-century American drama with George M. Baker's "Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a compelling stage play from a pivotal era in American theater. Delve into a world of human relationships and dramatic tension, as Baker masterfully crafts a story intended for the stage. "Comrades" stands as a testament to the enduring power of live performance ...

The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

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Report copyright infringementby George M. (George Melville) Baker (Author)Experience the timeless charm of "The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe," a delightful Christmas play by George M. Baker. This classic children's play brings a heartwarming Christmas story to life, perfect for holiday performances and festive readings. This meticulously prepared edition of a historical text allows readers to rediscover the magic of this enduring tale. Ideal for those seeking tradition...

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Report copyright infringementby Judy Juanita (Author)Drama, Drama, Drama: Plays Straight Outta Oakland is a book for actors, drama students, and classrooms, with plays, useful rehearsal warmup exercises, audition monologues, and scene study. It utilizes a wide variety of languages--standard English, Ebonics, slang, cursing and code-switching. This selection, written by Judy Juanita from 1986-2023, includes one-act plays that have been produced, studied, and staged in theaters and venues throu...

Book Of Words: The Pageant Of Thetford, In Celebration Of The One Hundred And Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Granting Of The Charter

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Report copyright infringementby William Chauncy Langdon (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservatio...

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Report copyright infringementby John Dryden (Author), Frederick M. Link (Editor)Aureng-Zebe was John Dryden's last rhymed play and it is frequently considered his best. In this tragedy, produced in 1675, published in 1676, the plot is loosely based on a contemporary account of the struggle between the four sons of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mogul emperor, for the succession to the throne. The hero is a figure of exemplary rationality, virtue, and patience whose stepmother lusts after him and whose...

Nativity Dramas: Four Nontraditional Christmas Plays for All Ages

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Hewitt (Author)Everyone knows the nativity story -- the inn, the stable, and all the rest. If your traditional Christmas pageant has become a bit stale and you want to give it new life, this collection of engaging plays is sure to fit your needs. Keith Hewitt gives the usual narrative a modern treatment by adapting characters and settings from four popular television series (Blue's Clues, CSI, Cops, and Trading Spaces) and transferring them to the events ...