This sequel to the best-selling anthology contains contemporary plays by some of the world's most important writers. All are perfect for classes and showcases. Contents: After You. Steven Dietz. 1m, 1f [3886] American Welcome. Brian Friel. 1m [3702] Arizona Anniversaries. John Bishop. 1m, 2f [3705] Bed and Breakfast. Richard Dresser. 2m, 3f [3949] Confession. Conrad Bishop and Elizabeth Fuller. 2m, 1f. [ 5810] Eukiah. Lanford Wilson. 2m [7090] Eye to Eye. Chris Graybill. 2m, 1f [7130] Goblins Plot to Murder God. Mark O'Donnell. 2-6 m or f [9930] Going Nowhere Apace. Glen Merzer. 1m, 3f [9170] The Golden Accord. Wole Soyinka. 2m, 1f [9931] The Interrogation. Murphy Guyer. 1m, 1f [11667] Last Day of Camp. Jeffrey Sweet. 2m, 1f [13852] Lynette at 3;00. Jane Anderson. 2m, 1f [14940] The Man Who Couldn't Dance. Jason Katims. 1m, 1f [14950] Mental Reservations. Roger Cornish. 1m, 1f [14966] Mixed Emotions. Rob Krakower. 3m, 3f [14977] Out the Window. Neal Bell. 1m, 1f [17670] Pillow-Talk. John Pielmeier. 2m, 2f [18194] Problem-Solver. Michael Bigelow Dixon & Valerie Smith. 3m, 2f [18204] Procedure. Joyce Carol Oates. 2f [18205] Pyramid Effect. Marcia Dixcy.3m, 3f [18210] Scruples. Jon Jory. 1m, 4f [21092] Sunday Go to Meeting. Shirley Lauro. 4f [21945] The Visit. Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, trans. by Steve Jones. 1m, 1f [24057] Visiting Dad. Judith Fein. 2m, 1f [24056] What She Found There. John Glore. 1m, 1f [25220]
This collection of exercises is designed to build creative muscle in students of playwriting and will prove useful as well to working dramatists who want to build their skills while stretching their imaginative powers. Contributed by some of America's foremost playwrights and playwriting teachers, these varied and inventive exercises offer new sources for dramatic inspiration, provide ways to embolden dramatic action, and encourage experimentation with the basic elements of playwriting.Christopher Durang, Romulus Linney, and Theresa Rebeck are among the 30 playwrights offering playwriting advice in The Playwright's Workout.Also giving guidance and inspiration are:Janet AllardLee BlessingConstance CongdonKia CorthronLisa D'AmourDan DietzJordan HarrisonJeffrey HatcherNaomi IizukaJon JoryArthur KopitSherry KramerCarson KreitzerCarter LewisCraig LucasEduardo MachadoEmily MannMelanie MarnichEllen McLaughlinKira ObolenskyJose RiveraSarah RuhlCaridad SvichC. Denby SwansonKathleen TolanAlice TuanElizabeth WongMarsha NormanMac WellmanWhile most playwriting guides introduce students to basic concepts and practices, The Playwright's Workout offers a range of imaginative prompts to the creative act of playwriting.