Author: Emily Hageman
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Liv is one of the most brilliant teenage mathematicians in the country, but she does not understand her best (and only) friend Mia. Like, at all. And now, she's doing this stupid play to try to figure it out. An incredibly moving and empowering story about the chaos we create, and the order we can find in it. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 8-20 actors
The Inexplicable Chaos Factor of Mia Gregory
Author: Emily Hageman
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Liv is one of the most brilliant teenage mathematicians in the country, but she does not understand her best (and only) friend Mia. Like, at all. And now, she's doing this stupid play to try to figure it out. An incredibly moving and empowering story about the chaos we create, and the order we can find in it. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 8-20 actors
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Liv is one of the most brilliant teenage mathematicians in the country, but she does not understand her best (and only) friend Mia. Like, at all. And now, she's doing this stupid play to try to figure it out. An incredibly moving and empowering story about the chaos we create, and the order we can find in it. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 8-20 actors
Dress Rehearsal Disaster
Author: Emily Hageman
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
It’s the final dress rehearsal for The Olive Tree, an inaccessible 1800s Russian play. When overachieving student Derek learns that their director Mr. Norbert is sick (with fake-it-itis), he decides to lead the final rehearsal himself. But as Derek’s attempts to wrangle his fellow cast of misfits only leads to unmitigated chaos, he begins to wonder if the show really must go on. Comedy One-act. 40-45 minutes 16 actors, gender flexible
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
It’s the final dress rehearsal for The Olive Tree, an inaccessible 1800s Russian play. When overachieving student Derek learns that their director Mr. Norbert is sick (with fake-it-itis), he decides to lead the final rehearsal himself. But as Derek’s attempts to wrangle his fellow cast of misfits only leads to unmitigated chaos, he begins to wonder if the show really must go on. Comedy One-act. 40-45 minutes 16 actors, gender flexible
The Blue Hour
Author: Emily Hageman
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Theo's grandpa has died, and he would give anything to see him one more time. A remarkable miracle sends him back in time to meet his grandpa while he was serving in the Korean War. A powerful and poetic play about grief, and what we can do with it. Drama One-act. 30-35 minute 5-8 actors
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Theo's grandpa has died, and he would give anything to see him one more time. A remarkable miracle sends him back in time to meet his grandpa while he was serving in the Korean War. A powerful and poetic play about grief, and what we can do with it. Drama One-act. 30-35 minute 5-8 actors
Tara, Shaped by the Figures
Author: Emily Hageman
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
After Tara's best friend Clara dies from a heart condition, she is afraid to get close to the group trying to befriend her at her new school. The figures from history and fiction who Tara loves (including Anne Frank, Annie Oakley, Churchill, Sherlock Holmes, and Captain America) are joined by Clara in guiding Tara through her grief, until she tells her new friends about her loss. Drama/Comedy One-act. 40-45 minutes 11 actors, gender flexible
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
After Tara's best friend Clara dies from a heart condition, she is afraid to get close to the group trying to befriend her at her new school. The figures from history and fiction who Tara loves (including Anne Frank, Annie Oakley, Churchill, Sherlock Holmes, and Captain America) are joined by Clara in guiding Tara through her grief, until she tells her new friends about her loss. Drama/Comedy One-act. 40-45 minutes 11 actors, gender flexible
My Brother's Gift
Author: Claudia Haas
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Based on the remarkable true story of Heinz Geiringer -- neighbor and friend of Anne Frank -- we follow the story of a young artist and loving brother living in unconscionable circumstances. A trained musician at only 15 and now forced to live in hiding and silence, Heintz turns to painting and poetry to express his everyday terror but hope of the future. Through Heinz's inspired paintings, nostalgic love of life, and his sister Eva's remembrances, we are shown the power of art to offer hope and healing Drama Full-length. 75-90 minutes 5-15 actors A one-act version with suggestions for virtual performances is also available. High-resolution photos of Heinz’s paintings are available to use as projections in the play. A list of educational and classroom resources for this play is available. “The writing is rich and I believe school theatre programs will be eager to embrace this illuminating new drama.” – Dr. John Newman, Chair, Utah Valley University Department of Theatrical Arts
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Based on the remarkable true story of Heinz Geiringer -- neighbor and friend of Anne Frank -- we follow the story of a young artist and loving brother living in unconscionable circumstances. A trained musician at only 15 and now forced to live in hiding and silence, Heintz turns to painting and poetry to express his everyday terror but hope of the future. Through Heinz's inspired paintings, nostalgic love of life, and his sister Eva's remembrances, we are shown the power of art to offer hope and healing Drama Full-length. 75-90 minutes 5-15 actors A one-act version with suggestions for virtual performances is also available. High-resolution photos of Heinz’s paintings are available to use as projections in the play. A list of educational and classroom resources for this play is available. “The writing is rich and I believe school theatre programs will be eager to embrace this illuminating new drama.” – Dr. John Newman, Chair, Utah Valley University Department of Theatrical Arts
Identity Play; or Who You Are If You Think You Are
Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A series of comedic and dramatic vignettes exploring who we are and who we want to be. With endless choices and expectations, do our actions define us or do our intentions? What about our words? What about the way we dress, the friends we keep, or how we act online? Is who we think we are different than how other people see us? In such a complex, face-paced world, it's vital to slow-down, reflect...and laugh. Drama (with comedy) One-act. 35-40 minutes 10-40 actors, gender flexible
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A series of comedic and dramatic vignettes exploring who we are and who we want to be. With endless choices and expectations, do our actions define us or do our intentions? What about our words? What about the way we dress, the friends we keep, or how we act online? Is who we think we are different than how other people see us? In such a complex, face-paced world, it's vital to slow-down, reflect...and laugh. Drama (with comedy) One-act. 35-40 minutes 10-40 actors, gender flexible
Out Of Control
Author: Kevin Kelly
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 078674703X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Out of Control chronicles the dawn of a new era in which the machines and systems that drive our economy are so complex and autonomous as to be indistinguishable from living things.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 078674703X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Out of Control chronicles the dawn of a new era in which the machines and systems that drive our economy are so complex and autonomous as to be indistinguishable from living things.
12 Rules for Life
Author: Jordan B. Peterson
Publisher: Random House Canada
ISBN: 0345816021
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.
Publisher: Random House Canada
ISBN: 0345816021
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.
Titian Remade
Author: Maria H. Loh
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 089236873X
Category : Imitation in art
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This insightful volumes the use of imitation and the modern cult of originality through a consideration of the disparate fates of two Venetian painters - the canonised master Titian and his artistic heir, the little-known Padovanino.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 089236873X
Category : Imitation in art
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This insightful volumes the use of imitation and the modern cult of originality through a consideration of the disparate fates of two Venetian painters - the canonised master Titian and his artistic heir, the little-known Padovanino.
Brian the Comet
Author: Emily Hageman
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Jude's mom is an astronaut, 254 miles away on the International Space Station, so when her father is diagnosed with lung cancer, Jude is the only one who can take care of him. In the hospital, she meets a boy named Brian who suffers from aneurysms and together, they learn about what they fear, what they know, what they believe, and what they hope for. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 8-20+
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Jude's mom is an astronaut, 254 miles away on the International Space Station, so when her father is diagnosed with lung cancer, Jude is the only one who can take care of him. In the hospital, she meets a boy named Brian who suffers from aneurysms and together, they learn about what they fear, what they know, what they believe, and what they hope for. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 8-20+