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Tag Archives: scripts
The Books: “North of Providence” (Edward Allan Baker)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is North of Providence, by Edward Allan Baker A Rhode Island playwright … this was one of his early successes. I think it’s … Continue reading
The Books: “Philadelphia Story” (Philip Barry)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is The Philadelphia Story: A Comedy in Three Acts, by Philip Barry The story of Katharine Hepburn’s self-generated comeback with Philadelphia Story is … Continue reading
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The Books: “Laughing Wild” (Christopher Durang)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Laughing Wild – Acting Edition, by Christopher Durang A two-person play about two absolute wack-jobs. The woman is literally a demented person … Continue reading
The Books: “Here” (Michael Frayn)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Here: A Play in Two Acts, by Michael Frayn Author of Noises Off, Copenhagen and the list goes on and on – … Continue reading
The Books: “Lovers” (Brian Friel)
Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Lovers, by Brian Friel. Next script on my script shelf Lovers has two parts, one being called “Winners” and one being called “Losers”. The following excerpt is from … Continue reading
The Books: “Sylvia” (AR Gurney)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Sylvia, by AR Gurney. We are really coming close to the end now of my first bookshelf. Amazing. This project is going … Continue reading
The Books: “Steel Magnolias” (Robert Harling)
Next script on my script shelf: >Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Steel Magnolias(DPS Acting Edition), by Robert Harling I understudied the role of Annelle (Darryl Hannah’s part in the movie) at the Walnut … Continue reading
The Books: “Coastal Disturbances” (Tina Howe)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Coastal Disturbances, by Tina Howe I wrote more about Tina Howe’s plays here. Coastal Disturbances got its first production on Broadway in … Continue reading
The Books: “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” (William Inge)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, by William Inge Man, I did this play once. I was so miscast. I … Continue reading
The Books: “Reckless” (Craig Lucas)
Next script on my script shelf: Next play in my little unalphabetized pile of Samuel French plays is Reckless, by Craig Lucas I did this play in college. It’s one of the funnest craziest things I’ve ever worked on. It … Continue reading