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Plays and Playwrights 2003
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The book contains the complete scripts of 11 plays with production information, author notes, permission information and a Foreword by Mario Fratti plus an Introduction by Martin Denton. Here are the plays:
A QUEER CAROL by Joe Godfrey
Interior decorator Ben Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas in this warm-hearted, gay-inflected update of the classic Dickens tale. Originally produced in New York City at The Duplex by SourceWorks Theatre in December 2001.
PUMPKINS FOR SMALLPOX by Catherine Gillet
A brief and incisive play about two teenage girls raising money for a good cause in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. First produced at the Vital Signs new works festival, Vital Theatre Company, May 2002.
LOOKING FOR THE PONY by Andrea Lepcio
A beautiful, intensely thoughtful one-act drama about the places breast cancer takes a woman and her sister. First produced at the Vital Signs new works festival, Vital Theatre Company, May 2002.
BLACK THANG by Ato Essandoh
True love battles stereotypes and other hang-ups in this charming romantic comedy about the blossoming relationship between a black man and a white woman. Debuted at manhattantheatresource in August 2002.
THE NINTH CIRCLE by Edward Musto
Ronald Reagan’s 1980 landslide election victory is the backdrop for one man’s spiraling descent into hell in this moody and harrowing drama. First produced by CreZZle Productions at the 45th Street Theatre, March 2002.
THE DOCTOR OF ROME by Nat Colley
In this provocative sequel to The Merchant of Venice, Shylock’s grandson relentlessly pursues the truth, with unintended consequences. Originally produced by Revolving Shakespeare Company at the Greenwich Street Theatre in May 2002.
GALAXY VIDEO by Marc Morales
A comedy for the MTV generation about trying to find a copy of Midnight Cowboy and other adventures inside the biggest video store ever. Premiered at The Red Room Theatre, produced by Horse Trade Theater Group and Edge of Insanity, March 2002.
THE LAST CARBURETOR by Leon Chase
A gripping drama of a dysfunctional family, set in Detroit at the turn of the millennium. Originally presented at The Present Company Theatorium in October 2001, and again at Access Theatre in July 2002, both times by Overlap Productions.
OUT TO LUNCH by Joseph Langham
An outrageous absurdist farce about two losers camping out in a restaurant that is quite possibly an allegory about apathy. First presented at the New York International Fringe Festival in August 2002, and revived by Horse Trade Theater Group in their HA! Comedy Fest in January 2003.
ASCENDING BODILY by Maggie Cino
A fantastical solo play in which an unusual lady with many handbags muses about life, love, and llamas. Debuted as part of Screaming Venus Productions’ “Eve’s Apple” festival at the Kraine Theatre, January 2002.
LAST CALL by Kelly McAllister
A wise and moving comic drama about the ways some of us heed life’s wake-up calls—and the ways the rest of us ignore them. First presented at the New York International Fringe Festival, August 2002.
All of these plays are ripe for production by theatre companies at every level. Plus, for actors and students: this book is a treasure trove of monologues that will suit every occasion.
The Introduction is by Martin Denton and supplies insight into the plays and why they are included in the anthology. Denton is the founder and executive director of The New York Theatre Experience and is the editor of the Plays and Playwrights series.
Plays and Playwrights 2003 was published in 2003 as a trade paperback. It is now out of print and has been brought back as an ebook with updated author bios.
A QUEER CAROL by Joe Godfrey
Interior decorator Ben Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas in this warm-hearted, gay-inflected update of the classic Dickens tale. Originally produced in New York City at The Duplex by SourceWorks Theatre in December 2001.
PUMPKINS FOR SMALLPOX by Catherine Gillet
A brief and incisive play about two teenage girls raising money for a good cause in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. First produced at the Vital Signs new works festival, Vital Theatre Company, May 2002.
LOOKING FOR THE PONY by Andrea Lepcio
A beautiful, intensely thoughtful one-act drama about the places breast cancer takes a woman and her sister. First produced at the Vital Signs new works festival, Vital Theatre Company, May 2002.
BLACK THANG by Ato Essandoh
True love battles stereotypes and other hang-ups in this charming romantic comedy about the blossoming relationship between a black man and a white woman. Debuted at manhattantheatresource in August 2002.
THE NINTH CIRCLE by Edward Musto
Ronald Reagan’s 1980 landslide election victory is the backdrop for one man’s spiraling descent into hell in this moody and harrowing drama. First produced by CreZZle Productions at the 45th Street Theatre, March 2002.
THE DOCTOR OF ROME by Nat Colley
In this provocative sequel to The Merchant of Venice, Shylock’s grandson relentlessly pursues the truth, with unintended consequences. Originally produced by Revolving Shakespeare Company at the Greenwich Street Theatre in May 2002.
GALAXY VIDEO by Marc Morales
A comedy for the MTV generation about trying to find a copy of Midnight Cowboy and other adventures inside the biggest video store ever. Premiered at The Red Room Theatre, produced by Horse Trade Theater Group and Edge of Insanity, March 2002.
THE LAST CARBURETOR by Leon Chase
A gripping drama of a dysfunctional family, set in Detroit at the turn of the millennium. Originally presented at The Present Company Theatorium in October 2001, and again at Access Theatre in July 2002, both times by Overlap Productions.
OUT TO LUNCH by Joseph Langham
An outrageous absurdist farce about two losers camping out in a restaurant that is quite possibly an allegory about apathy. First presented at the New York International Fringe Festival in August 2002, and revived by Horse Trade Theater Group in their HA! Comedy Fest in January 2003.
ASCENDING BODILY by Maggie Cino
A fantastical solo play in which an unusual lady with many handbags muses about life, love, and llamas. Debuted as part of Screaming Venus Productions’ “Eve’s Apple” festival at the Kraine Theatre, January 2002.
LAST CALL by Kelly McAllister
A wise and moving comic drama about the ways some of us heed life’s wake-up calls—and the ways the rest of us ignore them. First presented at the New York International Fringe Festival, August 2002.
All of these plays are ripe for production by theatre companies at every level. Plus, for actors and students: this book is a treasure trove of monologues that will suit every occasion.
The Introduction is by Martin Denton and supplies insight into the plays and why they are included in the anthology. Denton is the founder and executive director of The New York Theatre Experience and is the editor of the Plays and Playwrights series.
Plays and Playwrights 2003 was published in 2003 as a trade paperback. It is now out of print and has been brought back as an ebook with updated author bios.
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