Presents twelve original plays that depict important moments of discovery in science and geography by such people as Copernicus, Marie Curie, Benjamin Franklin, Amerigo Vespucci, and Florence Nightingale.

Plays of Exploration and Discovery for Grades 4-6 (Young Actors Series)

Children's Books

McCullough, L.E.

Arts, Music & Photography

Smith & Kraus Books for Kids

A collection of reminiscences, homages, tributes, and work journals tracing the life and work of master playwright-director-teacher Maria Irene Fornes presented in a hypertext fashion. Represented are performers, designers, and producers who have collaborated directly with Fornes on her productions over the years, playwrights who have studied with Fornes and describe writing exercies and master classes, as well as critics and scholars who provide contextual narratives about Fornes impact and influence on generations of American and world theatre. The volume concludes with a interview recently conducted with Fornes herself where she touches on not only the different aspects of her theatrical life but its movement and change over the last forty years.

Conducting A Life: Reflections on the Theatre of Maria Irene Fornes

History

Two cousins share their experiences during the Civil War, both in the Simsbury, Connecticut, home of one girl, and through the letters the other writes when she goes, disguised as a boy, to fight in Virginia.

Matty's War

Thomas Carroll

Sixteen-year old Matty Trescott arrives in Simsbury, Connecticut, to live with her cousin Neely's family in December 1863. Her farm in Kansas has been burned by Confederate raiders, her father and brother have joined the Union Army, and she has been sent to Connecticut for her safety. She and Neely are slated to attend school at the Hartford Female Seminary, but Matty has other ideas. When they get to Hartford, Neely stays but Matty heads for New Haven hoping to enlist in the army.

Matty's War: A Matty Trescott Novel

Literature & Fiction

Presents a collection of monologues and scenes from familiar plays and books for young actors to perform.

Great Scenes and Monologues for Children Ages 7-14 (Young Actors Series) Vol. II (English and Spanish Edition)

Inside this book are 111 teenagers, each one waiting to talk to you eager to let you know what's on their minds. Listen, and you'll definitely learn a few things about their world...and yours. Expressly designed for honing the interpretive skills of actors ages 12-21, The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 2: 111 One-Minute Monologues presents a wide range of situations, emotions, and characters expressing the drams, doubts, joys, and sorrows of modern adolescence. These are fresh, realistic, and powerful audition pieces guaranteed to make a memorable impression at casting calls.

The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 2: 111 One-Minute Monologues (Young Actors Series)

Teen & Young Adult

Middle school could not be more dramatic! Everything is both highly serious and seriously funny at the same time. This is the perfect time to showcase your acting skills. But where can you find juicy monologues? In this book! This is the guide for middle school actors. Nothing is held back. All the clean-your-room, give-me-your-lunch-money, take-a-shower-already, buy-me-some-lip-gloss, he-does-not-like-me, you-puked-on-my-math-book incidents are in here. Plus a whole lot of other stuff you wish would happen. Get ready for stage and screen!

The Ultimate Monologue Book for Middle School Actors Vol. I: 111 One-Minute Monologues

Dabrowski, Kristen

Humor & Entertainment

This series is made up of 4 books/Volumes: Vol 1: contains comedic plays for 1 Male &amp; 1 FemaleVol 2: contains dramatic plays for 1 Male &amp; 1 FemaleVol 3: (this book) contains comedic plays for 2 FemalesVol 4: contains dramatic plays for 2 Females In this book, you will find thirty-five original comedic plays for Two Females that run the gamut of the female experience. You will meet quirky, clever, feisty, and lovable characters in circumstances that will make even the toughest critics erupt into laughter. Plays inside include: My Quite NeighborThe Igloo CoupBlushing PilgrimsInvestment DatingNow You're Cookin'Busy Active WomenThe Old BirdThe WhizMartha FallsBridge PartnersMissed ConnectionsBaby, BabyCutting RemarksPortrait of a LadyTweakingTo Mrs. RobinsonFishin' &amp; Fiddlin'Cookin' Up the CompetitionA Driving LessonThe Big HouseJailbreakPersonal PenchantsThe Beastie GirlsPretty Crazy in DetroitChow WowDoggone FunDriving HomeSwapLife SavingsWomen in LoveClearly the BestStepping-StonesHeads UpDoctor's OrdersIt's a Fish-Eat-Fish World

Duo Practice and Competition: 35 8-10 Minute Original Comedic Plays for Two Females (Forensics Series)

Brodsky, Ira

Lhota, Barbara

Art, Music & Photography

Contemporary! New! Real! These plays reflect the interests, issues, humor, and speech patterns of teens. They vary from four to twenty-two characters, gritty drama to farcical comedy. The plays can even interlock to create a longer piece, if desired! This is the must-have book for teachers and students looking for juicy material for teens.

Twenty 10-Minute Plays for Teens Volume I (Young Actors Series)

This series is made up of 4 books/Volumes: Vol 1: contains comedic plays for 1 Male &amp; 1 FemaleVol 2: contains dramatic plays for 1 Male &amp; 1 FemaleVol 3: contains comedic plays for 2 FemalesVol 4: (this book)contains dramatic plays for 2 Females This series is specifically crafted to meet the needs of more than 200,000 middle school, high school, and college students competing in Forensics duo speech events yearly. These exciting short plays offer challenging new material for pairs of female actors. Forensics coaches, acting teachers, judges, and students alike will find dozens of comedic and dramatic plays that meet their criteria and tastes. These exciting volumes of new two-female plays will find a home in academic and professional theater classes and on every actor's professional bookshelf. They are ideal for scene work and forensic performance. What's more, these plays open up new possibilities for one-act play festivals and competitions. This is the series the Forensics community has been waiting for! Plays inside include: <ul>
<li>Prison Guards</li>
<li>Wing and a Prayer</li>
<li>Entanglements of Ivy</li>
<li>Broken</li>
<li>Writing Circles</li>
<li>Extenuating Circumstances</li>
<li>Moving Day</li>
<li>Inheritance</li>
<li>Always Have England</li>
<li>House-Proud</li>
<li>In Quiet Dark Places</li>
<li>Below Expectations</li>
<li>The Mating Habits of Frogs</li>
<li>Collisions</li>
<li>Twin Towers</li>
<li>Apple &amp; Absinth Together</li>
<li>Not Everyone Sees It</li>
<li>My Invisible Angel</li>
<li>Out in the Woods</li>
<li>The Diversity Project</li>
<li>The Good Son</li>
<li>Hanging by a Thread</li>
<li>Friendly Advice</li>
<li>Swimming in the Colored Lights</li>
<li>Shrinking</li>
<li>Once Upon a Time in New Jersey</li>
<li>The Soul Mates' Cafe</li>
<li>The New Year's Song</li>
<li>Third Person</li>
<li>Rereading Lost Horizons</li>
<li>Night Daughter</li>
<li>A Little Initiation</li>
<li>United Front</li>
<li>Tarnished</li>
<li>Lifting Voices</li>
</ul>

Forensics Duo Series Volume 4: Duo Practice and Competition Thirty-five 8-10 Minute Original Dramatic Plays for Two Females

Ira Brodsky

Barbara Lhota

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