Beau Geste


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The first in Percival Christorpher Wren's series, Beau Geste, Beau Sabreur and Beau Ideal.




Beau Jest


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Comedy Characters: 4 male, 2 female Interior Set Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy. They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle. She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor and they insist on meeting him. She plans a dinner party and, over the heated protests of Chris, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date to be Dr. Steinberg. Instead, they send Bob Schroeder, an aspiring




Beau Jest


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Beau Jest


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The Collected Works of P. C. Wren: Complete Beau Geste Series, Novels & Short Stories


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The collected works of P. C. Wren, encompassing the complete Beau Geste series, novels, and short stories, offer a captivating glimpse into the world of adventure and military life during the early 20th century. Wren's unique literary style combines vivid descriptions with complex characterizations, creating a rich storytelling experience that immerses readers in the exotic settings of North Africa and India. The timeless themes of honor, loyalty, and camaraderie resonate throughout his works, making them a classic in the genre of adventure literature. Wren's attention to detail and historical accuracy add depth and authenticity to his narratives, making them a must-read for fans of adventure fiction and military history. His mastery of suspense and intrigue keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the thrilling exploits of the characters in his stories. The Collected Works of P. C. Wren is a literary treasure trove that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and bravery, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the adventure genre or historical fiction.




Beau Geste


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Beau Geste' by P. C. Wren is an adventure novel. This novel is about the adventures of three English brothers who enlist separately in the French Foreign Legion following the theft of a valuable jewel from the country house of a relative. While written in 1924 the novel is set in the period before World War I.




Beau Jest


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One on One


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(Applause Acting Series). Over 75 monologues for women from the contemporary stage, written by these and other major dramatists: David Mamet * Brian Friel * Steve Tesich * Harold Pinter * Alan Ayckbourn * Timberlake Wertenbaker * Neil Simon * John Patrick Shanley * Jane Anderson * Elizabeth Swados * Ariel Dorfman * Craig Lucas.




A Practical Guide to Ensemble Devising


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Ensemble devising can be a daunting prospect for many actors: it requires a level of imagination, commitment and risk-taking not always seen in conventional theatre. In this handy volume, Davis Robinson uses his wealth of knowledge and expertise, garnered over thirty years of devising, to teach you the ins and outs of ensemble theatre making. A Practical Guide to Ensemble Devising leads you through the process of collaborative theatre, from warm-ups and generating ideas to editing and polishing a performance. It features a comprehensive series of exercises throughout, which will allow you to build the foundational skills required for a range of productive ensemble work. By discussing the work of a number of internationally acclaimed practitioners, Robinson encourages you to develop your own unique style of performance. Lively and accessible, this book is invaluable for anyone interested in developing their devising skills.




The God of Isaac


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"When Isaac Adams, a second generation American Jew, learns of plans for a neo-Nazi group to stage a demonstration in Skokie, Illinois, he wonders, what, if anything, his involvement should be. Determined to find the truth, Isaac ultimately comes to terms with his heritage, his mother, and himself"--Publisher description.