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Radio Plays by Karen Sunde Radio Plays by Karen Sunde May 20, 2012 25708 words Read a sample
3 Radio Plays 3 Voodoo to Paradise: tropical night, mysterious wooden boat-load casting off for better future. The Sound of Sand: Blind boy’s mighty dangerous venture from sand-castle beach onto the sea. How His Bride Came To Abraham: Enemies trapped in no-man’s land make it paradise. An NPR, WNYC broadcast; a Bob Hope Award winner; a radio-adaptation of oft-produced, twice-published peace play.
A Look Back At The History Of Baseball America Favourite Pastime by cheap seat A Look Back At The History Of Baseball America Favourite Pastime by cheap seat May 18, 2012 462 words Read a sample
In this article we will take a quick look over the history of baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US. Basically, the sport involves two teams each made up of 9 players.
Shakespeare's Hamlet in Plain English by C.J. B. Shakespeare's Hamlet in Plain English by C.J. B. May 09, 2012 37597 words Read a sample
In the language of Shakespeare, meaning can seem obscure, its style elaborate and theatrical. This work presents the language of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Hamlet, in more natural and readily comprehensible English. This may prove of some value for studying, understanding and gaining superior appreciation of, and insight into, the play.
The Long Dark by Spring Horton The Long Dark by Spring Horton May 07, 2012 13762 words Read a sample
In 1960's Yorkshire, teacher Edward Niven is bored, tired and completely unsatisfied with his life. He has a secret, one he has kept even from himself. When a new teacher, Grey Davis, moves to town from London, he changes everything. His teaching methods are unorthodox and he makes Edward feel things he's never felt before.
An Absence of Light by William Andrews An Absence of Light by William Andrews April 29, 2012 4433 words Read a sample
'An Absence of Light' is a short two-act play. It is a drama set in London at the outbreak of the Second World War. The free play captures the tension and bleak anticipation of another cataclysmic conflict - the second in a quarter of a century - that again threatens to engulf Europe in upheaval and horror.
The Unentitled by Pete Stephenson The Unentitled by Pete Stephenson April 28, 2012 5299 words Read a sample
Short play for stage (small/fringe theatre).
What Are You Waiting For? by Pete Stephenson What Are You Waiting For? by Pete Stephenson April 24, 2012 4986 words Read a sample
Short play for stage (small/fringe theatre).
Colin's Monologue by Pete Stephenson Colin's Monologue by Pete Stephenson April 24, 2012 1694 words Read a sample
Short monologue for stage (small/fringe theatre).
Three 10-Minute Plays by Pete Stephenson Three 10-Minute Plays by Pete Stephenson April 23, 2012 3767 words Read a sample
Three ten-minute plays for small/fringe theatre.
Born to Take my Place by Shell Isenhoff Born to Take my Place by Shell Isenhoff April 16, 2012 2082 words Read a sample
About this play: After being freed from prison, Barabas seeks to learn who it was that took his place on the cross. His search leads him back to the manger. Candle Star Christmas Productions is a series of simple-to-produce Christmas plays designed for small organizations. Each one immerses viewers in a powerful story that clearly presents the gospel message.
The JUNZI by Pen Avram The JUNZI by Pen Avram April 01, 2012 8714 words Read a sample
Kroupa and Hendrych go to the theatre! In their first full-length stage play, our intrepid duo go deeper than ever before while investigating a suspicious death, which leads them to the the Chinese underworld. However, while all the clues point to a gangland killing, could the real motive be far more personal?
A Soldier's Christmas by Shell Isenhoff A Soldier's Christmas by Shell Isenhoff March 30, 2012 2585 words Read a sample
About this play: In the Shenandoah Valley, in the midst of the American Civil War, the meaning of Christ’s birth and death are given greater significance to one rebel soldier after his life is spared by a friend who gave up his own. Candle Star Christmas Productions is a series of simple-to-produce Christmas plays designed for small churches and schools. PAPER version grants repro rights.
Motel-Cell (a one-act play) by Hanuman Moon Motel-Cell (a one-act play) by Hanuman Moon March 28, 2012 11322 words Read a sample
A spiritual and psycological battle over the souls mind of persepition in the issolated cell of the cell's mind chained away from self and the reast of the world. john a philosopher of the road and a student of life, try's to figure out who his true love in his life is, while trying to figure out how his perseption of his mind are braking down in front of his eyes into total detachment from self
Shattered Hearts Glass (a Play) by Hanuman Moon Shattered Hearts Glass (a Play) by Hanuman Moon March 28, 2012 12666 words Read a sample
Down in the desolation of the desert of MedicanBow, Wyoming standing off depression and different verisations of the dark night of the soul. four characters nurse there troubles away with coffee, cigarettes and over done under done to luke worm steaks at the Virginian motel. a tragic comedy of the battle of over the sexes, with in the femanist mind set of the new man. a nonwyoming tail of wyoming.
The American Way... or ... The Requiem of Enlightenment ( A One-Act Play ) by Hanuman Moon The American Way... or ... The Requiem of Enlightenment ( A One-Act Play ) by Hanuman Moon March 28, 2012 7027 words Read a sample
choices to be made with life of life over love of art or love and resposiblity to a possible chaining future of a family and a family to come. One night of an absurd Amway pitch of an old high school friend. Jed is confranted with some very real life choices and given a seamingly easy way out to solve them, when he recieves a phone call, the pitching key to his seamingly freedom.
King Ubu by Patrick Whittaker King Ubu by Patrick Whittaker March 22, 2012 13248 words Read a sample
An acknowledged masterpiece of absurdist theatre. It is one of the precursors of Dadaism and – by extension – surrealism.
Prasadika by Amal Chandrasena Prasadika by Amal Chandrasena March 15, 2012 14 words Read a sample
Invitation to Attend Prasadika's Second Musical ALbum Release
Eyewitness Christmas by Shell Isenhoff Eyewitness Christmas by Shell Isenhoff March 05, 2012 2622 words Read a sample
About this play: In a humorous blend of biblical and modern culture, an aspiring journalist named Luke is trying to break into the periodical, National Scroll, with a fantasy Christmas article, but editor Liebowitz rejects it, demanding facts and authenticity. In a second attempt, Luke conducts four interviews to learn exactly what happened that first Christmas night. It changes everything.
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale by Amodio Tortora Feb. 21, 2012 17639 words Read a sample
Breve Storia della Letteratura Erotica Antica e Medioevale
Dog Eared by robert renshaw Dog Eared by robert renshaw Feb. 17, 2012 1781 words Read a sample
My Life as a book. A tale of being recycled.
Kabuki-West by Karen Sunde Kabuki-West by Karen Sunde Feb. 15, 2012 24973 words Read a sample
Kabuki plays “dazzling” “haiku-like” Chicago Sun-Times “best of two worlds, fascinating” Oakland Tribune “resounds with Kabuki’s passion, fascination...in Sunde's adaptation, Zen philosophy is engrained into story, not imposed” L.A.Daily News “Essence of passion. Sunde's play compresses Homeric epic, is lucid and direct, makes you see and hear with awakened eyes and ears." Philadelphia Inquirer
School For Fought by robert renshaw School For Fought by robert renshaw Feb. 13, 2012 1820 words Read a sample
A group of wives get lessons on how to make their husbands tick all the right boxes.
Robin Test by Robin Dennis Robin Test by Robin Dennis Feb. 11, 2012 51841 words Read a sample
A story of an american
Paws for Reflection by robert renshaw Paws for Reflection by robert renshaw Feb. 10, 2012 1402 words Read a sample
A mans neighbour. kills his dog and he takes him to court to get reimbusment.
Five Stars Ten Bars by robert renshaw Five Stars Ten Bars by robert renshaw Feb. 01, 2012 1739 words Read a sample
Holidays could not come around any sooner.
Mr and mrs Peters by robert renshaw Mr and mrs Peters by robert renshaw Feb. 01, 2012 1593 words Read a sample
Youthful minds over extend themselves
Crest of Life by robert renshaw Crest of Life by robert renshaw Jan. 30, 2012 1043 words Read a sample
A man decides his future from his past
The Ostraka Plays - Volume Two - ITHAKA by Francis Hagan The Ostraka Plays - Volume Two - ITHAKA by Francis Hagan Jan. 21, 2012 2108 words Read a sample
Ithaka - a forgotten island where myth and reality collide and an old warrior returns to a place he long thought lost. What happens when memory fades and all one is left with is a past that you can no longer trust?
Past Not Presented by robert renshaw Past Not Presented by robert renshaw March 19, 2011 684 words Read a sample
A countrys life changes, as a single life ends, will the men left behind see the future from new eyes.
Baking Day. Eternal love of a mother . by robert renshaw Baking Day. Eternal love of a mother . by robert renshaw Dec. 30, 2010 2350 words Read a sample
Set in A British castles warm stone kitchen in the misty predawn, a group of people linked by an ancient heritage set out to bake delicious treats for their loved ones still dreaming on this cold wet morning.