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Being dead isn't always so bad    by Julia Averbeck
Price: Free! 2620 words. Language: English. Published on July 27, 2012. Plays » European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.

Why is there a dead man in Felicity's and Maude's living room and how can a cat help to solve the case?
Shakespeare's Hamlet in Plain English    by C.J. B.
Price: Free! 37590 words. Language: English. Published on May 9, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

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.
Comedic Audition Monologues for Teens    by Clint Snyder
Price: Free! 3010 words. Language: English. Published on September 13, 2012. Fiction » Drama » Anthologies.

This short free monologue book contains a variety of monologues perfect for auditions. The book has both male and female monologues that will leave directors laughing and asking for more.
Saul, First King of Israel    by Ben Chenoweth
Price: $3.99 USD. 26450 words. Language: English. Published on October 22, 2009. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

Saul, First King of Israel is an attempt to present dramatically the story of Saul found in the biblical book of 1 Samuel from the perspective of Saul and the prophet Samuel. It covers Saul's call to become Israel's first king, his sins and their consequences, and his fall into murderous jealousy as his eventual successor, the boy David, comes to prominence.
Past Not Presented    by robert renshaw
Price: Free! 680 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Drama.

0.75 star(3.80 from 5 reviews)
A countrys life changes, as a single life ends, will the men left behind see the future from new eyes.
Kabuki-West    by Karen Sunde
Price: Free! 24970 words. Language: English. Published on February 15, 2012. Plays » Women Authors.

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
Mastering Story Structure - A guide for writing unforgettable plays    by Bill Johnson
Price: $0.99 USD. 22120 words. Language: English. Published on January 27, 2012. Plays » American / African American.

Bill Johnson uses reviews of Romeo and Juliet, The Heidi Chronicles, Death of a Salesman, Hamlet, and The Iceman Cometh to teach the art and craft of writing powerful plays. Using this guide, you'll be able to learn about writing plays from masters of the craft.
Bluefish    by Richard Grossman
Price: Free! 1620 words. Language: English. Published on November 11, 2012. Plays » American / African American.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Bluefish (and humans): "Once they're hooked, they fight for their lives!" John, an odd, motherless third-grade boy follows his teacher, Ms. Willoughby, everywhere (including the fish store) after learning she is pregnant. And he's telling everyone that Mr. Matthews, the school principal, is the father. "Bluefish" was shortlisted for the 2013 Boston Theater Marathon.
Reality Book Group & 3 other short plays    by Richard Grossman
Price: Free! 6210 words. Language: English. Published on August 20, 2012. Plays » American / African American.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Four 10-minute plays. "Reality Book Group" was top-billed in the Boston Globe and performed at the 2012 Boston Theater Marathon. "Bluefish", a drama, was short-listed for the 2013 Marathon. "Room with Maintenance" is a black comedy that examines the nature of human happiness. "Medium Security 2025" is about, well...medium security, and will be a 2014 Boston Theater Marathon entry.
Mr and mrs Peters    by robert renshaw
Price: Free! 1590 words. Language: English. Published on February 1, 2012. Plays » Australian & Oceanian.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Youthful minds over extend themselves