The Best Stage Scenes of 2007


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This latest in Smith and Kraus's popular series is a terrific collection of scenes for two men, for two women, and for one man and one woman, all from plays first published and/or produced in 2006/2007 and most are appropriate for use by young actors. Scenes are taken from:ALL THAT I WILL EVER BE by Alan Ball ALL THIS INTIMACY by Rajiv Joseph ASYLUM by Keith Aisner BFF by Anna Ziegler BHUTAN by Daisy Foote BLUR by Melanie Marnich BYE, BYE, MARGARITA by Gavin Lawrence.CHECK PLEASE: TAKE 2 by Jonathan Rand THE DEAD GUY by Eric Coble DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGED BLOCKHEAD by Bert V by Royal LEVITTOWN by Marc Palmieri LIFE SCIENCE by Anna ZieglerMANUSCRIPT by Paul GrellongTHE MISTAKES MADELINE MADE by Elizabeth Meriwether PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION by Warren C by Bowles STRAIGHT ON TIL MORNING by Trish Harnetiaux STRIKE/SLIP by Naomi Iizuka THEY'RE JUST LIKE US by Boo Killebrew VICTORIA MARTIN: MATH TEAM QUEEN by Kathryn Walat ASYLUM by Keith Aisner COUNTY LINE by Christina Hamm DARK PLAY; OR, STORIES FOR BOYS by Carlos Murillo DUES by Dwight Hobbes INDIAN BLOOD by A by R by Gurney LEADING LADIES by Ken Ludwig OVER THE TAVERN by Tom Dudzick POOF! Lynn Nottage THE RADIANT ABYSS by Angus MacLachlan SECRETARY OF SHAKE by Eisa Davis THE SPIRIT IS WILLING by Nicole Quinn Stage Directions - Off The Shelf, May 2008




The Best Plays Theater Yearbook


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Covers plays produced in New York, theater awards, details of productions, prizes, people, and publications, as well as the editors' choices of the ten best plays.




The Best Stage Scenes of 2008


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In these pages you will find a rich and varied selection of scenes from recent plays, for a wide variety of age groups. Many are comic (laughs), many are dramatic (generally, no laughs). Some are rather short, some are rather long. All represent the best in contemporary playwriting. Several of these pieces are by playwrights whose work may be familiar to you such as Don Nigro, Theresa Rebeck, Adam Bock, José Rivera, Peter Parnell and Aaron Sorkin; others are by exciting up-and-comers like Jim Knable, Hilary Bettis, Rogelio Martinez, Mike Batistick, Catherine Trieschmann, Anne Garcia-Romero, Jenny Lyn Bader and David Davalos. All are representative of the best of contemporary writing for the stage. Most of the plays from which these scenes have been culled have been published and, hence, are readily available either from the publisher/licensor or from a theatrical book store such as Drama Book Shop in New York. A few plays may not be published for a while, in which case contact the author or his agent for a copy of the entire text of the play which suits your fancy. Information on publishers/rights holders may be found in the Rights and Permissions section in the back of this anthology. Break a leg in that audition! Knock 'em dead in class! Lawrence Harbison Brooklyn, NY




The Best Stage Scenes of 2006


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This latest in Smith and Kraus?s popular series is a terrific collection of scenes for two men, for two women, and for one man and one woman, all from plays first published and/or produced in 2005?2006 and most are appropriate for use by young actors.A partial list includes:Almost, Maine John CarianiIndoor/Outdoor Kenny FinkleModern Orthodox Daniel GoldfarbThe Scene Theresa RebeckBoar?s Head Don NigroTwenty Years Ago Frederick StroppelFrame 312 Keith ReddinNatural Selection Eric CobleAre We There Yet? Garth WingfieldTheatre District Richard KramerD. L. LEPIDUS is a freelance critic and editor who has covered the New York theater scene for more than twenty-five years. Since 1993, his work has appeared in theater columns for Chelsea Clinton News and the Westsider.










Writing the 10-Minute Play


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This book is written for the beginning or seasoned playwright, as well as for actors (or anyone) wishing to attempt their first ten-minute play. Every aspect of writing a ten-minute play is covered, from perking with an idea, to starting the play, to developing it, to effective rewriting, to completing it, even to how to get the most out of readings of your play once you've finished it. Writing the 10-Minute Play also reveals the best ways to market your play and includes an extensive listing of ten-minute play contests. The guide contains many in-depth interviews with international playwrights who have had substantial success with their ten-minute plays, as well as publishers of ten-minute plays and producers of ten-minute play festivals. Included as well are several award-winning ten-minute plays, followed by a discussion by the respective playwrights on how they went about creating their play, from start to finish. The final chapter offers tips and suggestions from artistic directors of ten-minute play festivals and from well-known playwrights whose ten-minute plays have received awards and publishing deals.




A Little Piece of Ground


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A Little Piece Of Ground will help young readers understand more about one of the worst conflicts afflicting our world today. Written by Elizabeth Laird, one of Great Britain’s best-known young adult authors, A Little Piece Of Ground explores the human cost of the occupation of Palestinian lands through the eyes of a young boy. Twelve-year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. In response to a Palestinian suicide bombing, the Israeli military subjects the West Bank town to a virtual siege. Meanwhile, Karim, trapped at home with his teenage brother and fearful parents, longs to play football with his friends. When the curfew ends, he and his friend discover an unused patch of ground that’s the perfect site for a football pitch. Nearby, an old car hidden intact under bulldozed building makes a brilliant den. But in this city there’s constant danger, even for schoolboys. And when Israeli soldiers find Karim outside during the next curfew, it seems impossible that he will survive. This powerful book fills a substantial gap in existing young adult literature on the Middle East. With 23,000 copies already sold in the United Kingdom and Canada, this book is sure to find a wide audience among young adult readers in the United States.




Making a Scene


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Based on the author’s decades of teaching, pedagogical and theatrical research, and his professional experience as actor and director, Making a Scene: Creating a Scene Study Class for Actors offers a pedagogical approach to rehearsal scenes as a primary tool for diagnosis and actor improvement. This volume carefully lays out the case for thinking deeply and critically about the nature of every facet of an acting class: the environment of the classroom, the choice of material for performing, diagnostic tools for responding to scene sessions, and means for engaging all students. This study includes suggestions for a teacher’s philosophy towards the work; a justification for implementing games, improvisations, and etudes; suggestions for resources for exercises both basic and complex; and a brief discussion on approaches to period styles material and connecting it to contemporary student life and issues. Addressed to both the beginning theatre teacher and the seasoned educator, this will be an essential book for anyone seeking to update their work with performers in private studios, high school settings, or in higher education.







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