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Tag Archives: Christopher Durang
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: “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You” (Christopher Durang)
Next in my Daily Book Excerpt: More from Christopher Durang Volume I: 27 Short Plays The following excerpt is from his funny (and angry) play Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You. Durang obviously grew up Catholic. His essay … Continue reading
The Books: “‘Dentity Crisis” (Christopher Durang)
Next in my dailiy book excerpt: More from Christopher Durang Volume I: 27 Short Plays The following excerpt is from his short play ‘dentity Crisis, a favorite at colleges, and in acting classes. It’s a spoof on the therapy culture. … Continue reading
The Books: “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” (Christopher Durang)
Next in my Daily Book Excerpt: We now must leave Chekhov behind on the script shelf, and go to the next playwright: Christopher Durang!! Christopher Durang Volume I: 27 Short Plays: some are obviously just glorified skits (not that there’s … Continue reading