Based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal Jim Fingal, a fresh Harvard grad, is assigned to fact check the essay of the talented writer, John D’Agata. The subject is the suicide of a teenage boy in Las Vegas and this story could save the struggling New York magazine it will be publishedContinue reading “The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell”
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Interlock by Ira Levin
Hilde, a young German immigrant, works for a disabled woman, Mrs. Price, and she has no shortage of wealth. Hilde’s fiance, Paul, is also a German immigrant and a young pianist, who dreams of having a career in music. Hilde hopes that Mrs. Price will take an interest in Paul’s ambitions and she does, butContinue reading “Interlock by Ira Levin”
The Ride Down Mount Morgan by Arthur Miller
Lyman has been living a life of deception and calling it truth. After a car accident, his two wives meet. However, they were unaware of each other. We have a story of a man who thought he could have it all and be true to himself without facing the consequences. The Monologues Genre: Drama ThisContinue reading “The Ride Down Mount Morgan by Arthur Miller”
The Wake of Jamey Foster by Beth Henley
It’s the wake of Jamey Foster. His family has gathered to lay him to rest. However, through a series of revelations, realized they never really liked him. You’re not supposed to speak ill of the dead, but sometimes an untimely death is welcomed. The Monologues Genre: Comedy/Drama This play contains: (1) Short Monologue (2) MediumContinue reading “The Wake of Jamey Foster by Beth Henley”
An interview with Summer Session
Summer Session shares her tips and tricks for memorization, what her favorite monologue is, and much more!
The Assembled Parties by Richard Greenberg
In 1980, an Upper West Side Jewish family is brought together for holiday dinner. An unusual guest is invited and becomes involved with the family drama. After 20 years, the perfect looking family is falling apart. Change is the only thing that is certain, but how do you find solid ground? The Monologues Genre: Comedy/DramaContinue reading “The Assembled Parties by Richard Greenberg”
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
In Reading, Pennsylvania a group of factory workers are living their lives. Waking up, going to the factory, working all day, and coming home. All is well, until economic turmoil hits. Soon they are out of work and replaced by those who will work for less. It’s a tragic story of everyday people struggling toContinue reading “Sweat by Lynn Nottage”
An interview with Laramie Woolsey
The interviewee today is Laramie Woolsey! I had to pleasure of working with her in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Selma Arts Center in Selma, CA. She’s a wonderful actor and shined in her role as Helena. She always gave the audience a good show! Today she will share with you some of her methods onContinue reading “An interview with Laramie Woolsey”
Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl
Tilly is melancholy, but has an allure that entrances even stranger. She suddenly becomes happy and causes chaos to those who found her intriguing. Then her hairdresser, Frances, is so melancholy she turns into an almond! Tilly rallies everyone to get Frances back in hopes that they can save her. The Monologues Genre: Drama ThisContinue reading “Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl”
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