Mahalia
Characters: 1 male 2 female Simple set Including music by various gospel composers as well as hymns and spirituals made famous by Mahalia Jackson this is a joyous celebration of the life and music of the world's greatest gospel singer: a humble deeply religious woman whose expressive full throated voice carried her from a three room shanty in New Orleans to appearances before presidents and royalty. The joy and inspiration of her heartfelt songs provide a counterpoint to
Vinegar Tom
This exciting early play by an acclaimed Obie Award winning author was created in association with a British feminist theatre who requested a play about witches. Although vinegar Tom is set in the 16th or 17th century in rural England, it has a contemporary feel and may be staged very simply. It tells the story of two farm women who are named as witches by a man whom they have spurned sexually. The connection between fear of female sexuality and witch hysteria is shown to be at the root of many of society's problems.
In the Mists of Time
Book Synopsis: A promising young painter, Hawkins Shortreed, and his friend, a gifted sculptor, happen upon an abandoned seaside farm. The stately Eighteenth Century farmhouse, a barn, an overgrown graveyard, a contending granite cliff, and the surging ocean create strong illusions of past times and ghosts of past lives. How unsuspecting the artists are of the mystery and the danger attached to this idyllic property two and a quarter centuries before...mystery and danger which they stumble into. As bits of the mystery come together, so do misty hints of a legendary treasure which induces a burgeoning threat of danger at the hand of a powerful adversary.The remarkable reappearance of Hawkins' childhood sweetheart blossoms into more than romance. She becomes the innocent means of involving the two artists with others, some good and some less so, who all play important roles in their lives and involve them in the fate of a beautiful forest.Can the forest be saved? Can they solve the mystery and survive the clandestine physical danger and machinations secretly threatened by a powerful foe?Follow these youthful, inexperienced artists as the present interweaves with the past and their innocent guilelessness is entwined by menacing evil.Autobiography: Dr. Baldwin practiced medicine in New England for 32 years, the last 16, prior to his retirement, in Maine. He and his wife Roberta skied the lovely mountains of New Hampshire and Maine and in their small sailboat, spent countless happy days in the Atlantic Ocean off the Maine Coast. Together, they spent many years designing, engineering and building their rustic home on 30 wooded acres. Dr. Baldwin has published several medical articles and has recently turned his hand to works of general interest. "The Gibbs' Place Mystery" is the first work to exit "the pipeline" of his imagination.
Angel Street (Gaslight)
A Broadway hit first produced on the West End under the title Gaslight and filmed twice, Angel Street tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th-century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham, a suavely handsome man, is slowly driving his gentle, devoted wife, Bella, to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness that masks more sinister motives. While he is out, Mrs. Manningham has an unexpected caller: amiable, paternal Inspector Rough from Scotland Yard. Rough is convinced that Mr. Manningham is a homicidal maniac wanted for a murder committed 15 years earlier in this very house. Gradually, the inspector restores Bella's confidence in herself and, as the evidence against Manningham unfolds, the author has built and sustained some of the most brilliant, suspenseful sequences in modern theatre.
Criticism, Performance, and the Passions in the Eighteenth Century
Great art is about emotion. In the eighteenth century, and especially for the English stage, critics developed a sensitivity to both the passions of a performance and what they called the transitions between those passions. It was these pivotal transitions, scripted by authors and executed by actors, that could make King Lear beautiful, Hamlet terrifying, Archer hilarious and Zara electrifying. James Harriman-Smith recovers a lost way of appreciating theatre as a set of transitions that produce simultaneously iconic and dynamic spectacles; fascinating moments when anything seems possible. Offering fresh readings and interpretations of Shakespearean and eighteenth-century tragedy, historical acting theory and early character criticism, this volume demonstrates how a concern with transition binds drama to everything, from lyric poetry and Newtonian science, to fine art and sceptical enquiry into the nature of the self.
A Struggle of sixty-two days
The Annual General Meeting of the Labour Trade Union of Kenya in Sept 1936 fixed Oct 1936 for implementation of the eight-hour day .. In December 1936, the Union gave notices to employers that all wages should be increased by 25% from April 1937. The strike began on 1 April, 1937. It was a complete strike. A strike-committee was formed, picketing was organised, a free kitchen was started .. the decision was popularised through handbills, meetings in residential areas, works-discussions and public announcements (preceded by ringing of a large bell), in the the main thoroughfares of Nairobi, and daily mass meetings. The campaign created a new spirit among workers. The employers were at last compelled to reach a settlement. They agreed to wage-increase of 15-22%, to an eight-hour day and reinstatement of all workers. The workers resumed work on 2 June, 1937.- Makhan Singh (1969)Thus ended the longest, and the most successful, strike in the history of Kenya. But the sacrifices, the actions and the reality of the strike for workers is not captured by history books. Nor are the organisation by the East African Trade Union Congress and the role of its leader, Makhan Singh, fully understood. In going on strike for sixty-two days, the workers showed their industrial and political power, unmatched to this day.Shiraz Durrani's A Struggle of Sixty-Two Days is a welcome addition to a growing backlist of drama texts that draw on the rich and often hidden history of East Africa. A Struggle of Sixty-Two-Days sets itself apart from the tradition of historical plays before it by eschewing the use of a singular heroic figure to centre the drama. Instead, the play deliberately delivers the texture of the lived realities, skills and experiences of the workers who made a success of the longest and most consequential strike in the country's history, but also acknowledges the collaboration and support they drew from the people against the backdrop of the imperialist, racist and colonial era The 1937 strike would not only deliver an eight-hour working day as a right, besides wage increases, but would also be the seeding for mobilising the people of Kenya to challenge injustice and launch the fight for freedom. It is a struggle that pits the might of imperialist capital against the survival instincts of the oppressed and their quest for justice. The scenery and dialogue transport the reader back to 1937, but its echoes still ring true in continuing present-day clashes between labour and exploitative capital.- Kwamchetsi Makokha
The Other People
The Other People by Thomas G. Jewusiak is a gripping play that explores the themes of power, identity, and truth in a dystopian world where humanity is ruled by a mysterious group of beings. The play follows the lives of three collaborators who work for the Others, and who are waiting for their boss to arrive for a crucial meeting. As they wait, they begin to question their loyalty, their sanity, and their reality, as they face the possibility that the Others have vanished and left them to their fate. The play is a masterful blend of suspense, humor, and existential drama, that will leave you breathless. The Other People is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction, political satire, and psychological thrillers. Don't miss this brilliant work by one of the most original and provocative playwrights of our time.Thomas Jewusiak is a painter, writer, translator, and adventurer who has recently published a series of books called Beauty, which features his paintings that explore the concept of female beauty in different historical periods and artistic movements. The book has received rave reviews from critics and readers alike, and has been praised for its stunning visuals, original interpretations, and captivating insights. The book has also sparked a lot of interest and curiosity about the author, who has a mysterious and fascinating background. He has been a magician, a tight rope walker, a flying trapeze artist, a Shakespearean actor, a sea captain, and an incomparable translator of Anton Chekhov. He has also written several other books, including Cityscapes of the Mind, Outlaw Courts, Crazy Eddie, Gatsby, The Great Landzman, My Friend Bing, The Other People, and a translation of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov. Thomas Jewusiak is trending because he is a remarkable and versatile artist who has created a masterpiece of beauty and art.
The Heart Will Find a Way
Exciting, diverse, moving and uplifting, this exquisite collection of memoirs and short stories packs an emotional punch. The selected authors share their deeply authentic truths. They unfold their hopes, express their hurts, reveal memories and offer glimpses into their wildest imaginations. They reaffirm life and remind us of the importance of being led by the quiet beating, the rushing, the hammering, the breaking and then the healing of our hearts.Featuring authors... Helen Auld - Amanda Beckett - Corinne Beinke - Linda Brucesmith - Nina D Campbell - Nina Cullen - Carolyn Dunn - Anita East - Catherine Edwards - Sara Foster - Darry Fraser - Emma Grey - Vanessa Hardy - Sky Harrison - Anna Hayes - Lisa Heidke - Trisha Helbers - Mary Howley - Angelina Hurley - Lisa Ireland - Melissa Kitchen - Kylie Ladd - Athena Law - Samara Lo - Katherine Lykos - Juliet Madison - AL Maze - Andrea McMahon - Mercedes Mercier - RS Morgan - Ruth Morgan - Monique Mulligan - Zibby Owens - Maura Pierlot - Raabia Qadir - Teena Raffa-Mulligan - Rachael Robertson - Pat Saunders - Daan Spijer - Anne-marie Taplin
The Hiding Place
Stage Adaptation by A. S. PetersonWorld War II. Darkness has fallen over Europe.On a quiet city corner in the Netherlands, one family chooses to resist. Corrie ten Boom, along with her father and sister, hide Jewish refugees and ultimately face the consequences when they are discovered.The Hiding Place is their story--a story of faith, hope, and love in the face of unthinkable evil.
Mondongo Scam and Ay Fefa, Where is the Wind?
Mondongo Scam & Ay Fefa, Where is the Wind? Since their premiere in 1994 at the Dance Theater Workshop in New York City, Mondongo Scam by Claudio Mir and Ay Fefa, Where is the Wind? by Zaida Corniel have continued to find bilingual audiences eager to engage with stories of migration. These groundbreaking solo performance pieces show the new senses of collective belonging created in today's context of transnational migration. The characters in Mir and Corniel's plays form part of a network of social, political, and economic relations that connects home (Dominican Republic) and host (United States) societies and that facilitates the movement of people, capital, and culture. This is a NoPassport Press publication. Edited by Camilla Stevens
Insurmountable Faith
A gripping suspense filled love story where a lifetime of beliefs and values are tested. It is heartbreaking when a devoted spouse bravely seeks to help her husband after an accident. Ultimately, she's confronted with the reality that her husband had kept a secret! Gemma is married to Mason Brownlie, he has two sons; the eldest son Dwayne and his mother Rose (Mason's ex) are set on destroying their marriage. Rose is driven out of jealousy and Dwayne is driven by greed to get his inheritance.When an opportunity presents itself, Mason and Gemma purchase a lifestyle property, resulting in an accident. Mason's character changes, becoming irritable with violent outbursts. One night Mason attempts to strangle Gemma, she courageously seeks help for him trying to do what she believes is right. Refusing to have him charged with attempted murder.Gemma battles with her personal conflict of loyalty, commitment and love for Mason, her beliefs are a strong antagonist that she's unaware of when he has a stroke and undergoes brain surgery and although Mason's sons refuse to help, she can't walk away leaving her husband in care.Gemma struggles as he becomes aggressive and she lives in fear. Her love and commitment to her husband, marriage and personal beliefs won't allow her to give up. She's injured and Mason is assessed by the mental health unit. Everything spirals out of control as the doctor begins to read the diagnosis, his medical records disclosing the secret Mason had been keeping.Gemma sat in shock; she knew there was nothing she could do. She began taking Mason to look around rest homes. With Gemma remembering their vows until death do we part, how can she make this important decision.Mason is settled, happy, safe and cared for while Gemma accepts that God has a plan and trusts that he knows best for them. It ends well.
The Life and Death of King John
The Life and Death of King John, one of William Shakespeare's historical plays, delves into the tumultuous reign of one of England's most controversial monarchs. This gripping drama, often overshadowed by Shakespeare's more famous works, offers a vivid portrayal of the struggle for power and the complexities of royal politics in the 13th century. Shakespeare examines King John's conflict with France, his turbulent relationship with the Church, and the internal strife within England, crafting a narrative rich in political intrigue and human drama. The play is notable for its exploration of themes such as legitimacy, authority, and the nature of kingship, challenging the audience to consider the moral ambiguities of power. It stands as a testament to Shakespeare's mastery in depicting historical figures with depth and nuance, offering a compelling exploration of a lesser-known period in English history.
Jekyll and Hyde
Are those little voices in our heads our friends, or our enemies? What if they're neither, what if they're both? In this captivating and comic one-person play written by Gary McNair, the classic story of Jekyll and Hyde is turned on its head to reveal the depths of one man's psyche and the lengths we will go to hide our deepest secrets. What will happen to a curious mind as it's left to its own devices? Originally presented at Reading Rep, this edition was published to coincide with the opening of Jekyll and Hyde at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in January 2024.
An Unexplainable Urge
An Unexplainable Urge is a collection of eight stories that explore the varied motives for, and the unfortunate consequences that result, from powerful and unmanageable urges. Characters who might be expected to know better surprise themselves and others with decisions driven thoughtlessly by an impulse, a passion or an unacknowledged weakness. Such an experience can reveal a humbling truth or a helpful revelation. More often it results in an embarrassing or even fatal exposure and ceaseless remorse.
Indigo Giant
Indigo Giant is a gripping, haunting new drama inspired by Dinabandhu Mitra's trail-blazing Indigo Mirror, a play that shook colonial India.
You Were Not Invited, So Why Did You Come?
A story of love and...death."Wow, she's gorgeous!""Mmm, Gilly, I love your kisses.""Happy birthday, Grampa!""Are you here to kill us?""Mommy, is it the end of the world? Dell says that, he says that.""Trixi will save us," Becky says."This brave little dog is my best friend. Do I save her, or does she save me?""You know you're going to have to have to kill. Can you kill when you don't want to?""Mommy, Daddy, are we going to be dead?"
Beggars On Horseback
Beggars On Horseback is an evocative novel that was originally published in 1924. The book describes the social commentaries and superficiality of the Jazz Age which is mostly termed as the post-World War and majorly known for its dynamic culture, and changes in overgenerous life. The story of the book describes the narrative of a protagonist who is quite a talented and struggling artist amazingly known for his romantic interest towards Pamela Thursby. Along with this, the novel assists in exploring the themes of materialism and invidious conflicts between art and commerce people who have been facing moral dilemmas and changes in society. The book Beggars on Horseback describes gentle pursuit to metaphor suggesting artistic creativity and social status. The characters grapple in the novel to make choices in a world of finances and creating integrity appears to be odd. Jesse offers a commentary on the effects of putting material achievement before artistic passion by combining drama, humour, and symbolism to analyse the values of the day. The book, which perfectly captures the spirit and paradoxes of the Roaring Twenties, is regarded as a classic of social satire.
An Ordinary Guy a Philippine Spy
United Kingdom, Secret Intelligence Service. A story based on real events. Few people are deemed smart enough to be selected and trained as a spy for Her Majesty's Government, and fewer qualify. The Author is one such man, who uniquely, was chosen at the age of 16, the only person still to pass selection without an education through the university system.Carefully written to avoid revealing government secrets, this is his personal story, thrilling, surprising and an eye opener into the life of, An Ordinary Guy, A Philippine Spy. In this Andy's third book, he describes how while a controller for MI6, he was given the task to take over the control of spies in the Philippines from 1975 to 1986. His predecessor, who was retiring from the Service, passed him the file on the subject, but Andy felt he needed to start from scratch. He set himself an impossible timescale to recruit people inside places in Manila who could report the situation during the dictatorship of the Marcos regime.Andy describes in a very clear way how he never needed to bribe, blackmail or persuade in a way against the will of each individual to pass him information. He could receive a complete picture of the goings-on during those turbulent times. Andy himself would admit, much of his recruitment was due to incredible luck. If you have the skill to manipulate people do you need luck? You make your own.
Three Sisters
In a small Russian city hundreds of miles from the capital three sisters with big dreams - and the men who love them - struggle to manifest their hopes for the future against a tide of constant change. Scintillating with detail yet as universal as the night sky Chekhov's classic is as relevant to our current moment of radical uncertainty as it was in his own turbulent time.
The Two Noble Kinsmen
Co-written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, this is a captivating play that explores themes of love, friendship, and rivalry. Set against the backdrop of ancient Greece, the story follows two cousins, Palamon and Arcite, whose close bond is tested by their mutual love for Emilia, a noblewoman. This late Jacobean drama, one of Shakespeare's final plays, combines elements of romance and tragedy, showcasing the playwrights' expertise in character development and poetic dialogue. The play delves into the complexities of human emotions, examining how love and competition can transform alliances into bitter feuds. It also reflects on the arbitrary nature of fate and the conflicts between personal desire and societal obligations. The Two Noble Kinsmen is not just a tale of rivalry but a nuanced exploration of the human condition, making it a valuable addition to the Shakespearean canon and a fascinating study for fans of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre.
Divine Vision
London, 1800. Things aren't going too well for William Blake. He lacks work, his wife worries over the bills, he's seeing visions of the Apocalypse, and his planned epic poem on the divine remains unwritten. When Blake gets an offer from famous poet William Hayley to leave London and settle in a cottage at the seaside village of Felpham, he jumps at the chance. In Felpham, things don't quite work out the way Blake had them planned... What ensues involves talent wasted, offences to the local gentry, an argument with a drunken soldier, a trial for sedition, and a visionary meeting with the Lamb of God in an English cottage garden. "And did those feet..." indeed! Divine Vision is the first stage play to explore William Blake's only period of living outside London, and the events leading to his writing the poem which we now know as the iconic hymn "Jerusalem".
Hamlet Deciphered
The Story Hamlet is refused permission by his uncle, the King, to return to University. His love, Ophelia, is glad they will have more time together to help him get over his father's sudden death and his mother's sudden marriage. Instead, her brother warns her to stay away from Hamlet, then her father tries to reason with her, finally ordering her to cease all contact. The ghost of Hamlet's father tasks him with a revenge murder which puts Hamlet in a tailspin. Ophelia hears rumors that Hamlet has gone mad and a brief visit confirms it. She wonders, with some hope, that it is because they have been kept apart and agrees to help her father and the King spy on them so she can talk to Hamlet. During the meeting she and the King realize his madness has nothing to do with love. The arrival of travelling players gives Hamlet the idea of using a play to prove the guilt of the King. Emboldened by certainty, Hamlet comes across the King unprotected but will not slay him at prayer. He continues on to his mother and berates her for bedding his uncle, then discovers someone hiding in the room and kills him. The spy is Ophelia's father and her tenuous hold on reality begins to crumble. When Hamlet is sent away Ophelia has nothing left but flowers in her life. It is not enough. At sea, Hamlet discovers his companions hold a royal command for his execution. He changes the names and escapes. Horatio meets him back on shore with rough clothes and they walk back to the castle. Passing a graveyard they come across Ophelia's burial. Hamlet despairs and fights her brother Laertes at the grave claiming his love is stronger. The King takes Laertes aside to plot the murder of Hamlet during a sporting duel. It ends tragically for all involved. Read HAMLET DECIPHERED first, then enjoy the poetry.
Raizi and the Passover Plans
Raizi and the Passover Plans takes place during the week before Passover when the wacky Rosenberg family, who lives in a small town near Jerusalem, prepares for the holiday.Raizi, Lili, Rikki and Shmuli add to the humorous tension as their Yoga teacher Mom and a Rabbi Dad try to keep every crumb of chametz out of the house. And then, just when everything seems to be under control, Grandpa shows up with his new girlfriend, and things get really complicated.During this year's visit, Grandpa reveals an amazing secret to Raizi and her family that gives new meaning to "making plans."For Readers 9-120
The All-Too-Romantics (Les Romanesques)
Rostand described Les Romanesques as "a Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending". Percinet and Sylvette, the "all-too-romantic" title figures, love each other against their fathers' orders and consider themselves the new Romeo and Juliet. They meet in secret at the wall separating the gardens of their feuding fathers, hoping wistfully for an end to the hostilities, which does in fact come - from a source the young people could not have suspected - just in time for the first-act curtain. But real life is more than romance, and only when the lovers learn this, with the help of a swashbuckling swordsman named Straforel, can they find their true love for one another and their genuine happy ending.The success of Les Romanesques encouraged Rostand to continue to write verse dramas, leading to his masterpiece, Cyrano de Bergerac. The All-Too-Romantics is a foretaste of Rostand's later plays: here already are the wit, the verve and the panache, as well as the fluent, virtuosic verse - lyrical and humorous by turn. Here too is Rostand's idealistic enthusiasm for life. And the swordsman Straforel, the flamboyant liaison between romance and reality in The All-Too-Romantics, is a forerunner of Cyrano himself.After its premiere in 1894, Les Romanesques was swiftly translated into a dozen languages. It was the inspiration, in 1960, for The Fantasticks by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, which then went on to become the world's longest running musical.Genge Press is the brainchild of Sue Lloyd, created to make the works of Edmond Rostand more readily accessible to anglophones. Ms. Lloyd is the author of Rostand's only full-length biography in English, The Man Who Was Cyrano: A Life of Edmond Rostand. Other books published by Genge Press include: Sacred and Profane Love - Two Plays by Edmond Rostand: The Woman of Samaria and The Last Night of Don Juan in prose translations, and Rostand's final play, Chantecler, in the original French but fully annotated in English. All are in print.For more information on all our titles, please e-mail us at gengepress@btinternet.com or view our web site, www.cyranoandrostand2.com.
Naming Stars
Having overcome an obstacle in the past, Marina and Sawyer's love has grown stronger than ever. They can overcome anything that's thrown their way. Or can they? Some things in life are out of their control. What does fate have in store for this perfect couple? The new heart-wrenching obstacle they must face can make or break these two souls. Counting on lucky stars, only time will tell. Will his unimaginable worst fear of losing her become reality?
The Vanished
THE VANISHED. a play by Caridad Svich. In a house near the sometime sea, a birthday party is being celebrated for the lost children of the earth. A story about finding communion in times of extinction. A rueful poetic drama.
Re-Imagining Independence in Contemporary Greek Theatre and Performance
This Element examines practices that occurred since the beginning of the Greek crisis and revisits the mnemonic canon of the Greek War of Independence. By focusing on the institution of the mnemonic canon of independence, and subsequently on its contemporary re-imaginings, this Element interrogates performance work vis-?-vis Greece's histories of colonial dependencies - histories that are integral to the institution of modern Greece. As such, the examples discussed here rehearse independence against and beyond national(ist) fantasies and, in so doing, attest to an emerging desire for decolonisation.
Plays from Contemporary Hungary: 'Difficult Women' and Resistant Dramatic Voices
A unique collection of five contemporary plays from 21st-century Hungary, translated into English for the first time. Written by some of Hungary's most highly prolific and commercially successful dramatic voices, these plays are being produced in their native Hungary by theatres that do not adhere to Viktor Orb獺n's values and offer a counterpoint to the commercial Boulevard Theatre scene of Budapest. Translator and theatre-maker Szilvi Naray champions these unheard voices through her performable and dramatically engaging translations. The plays are aimed at micro-budget productions and offer a special opportunity for students and small theatre companies alike to engage with these witty, politically irreverent plays, finally in English. Each of the selected playwrights has been in direct conflict with the Hungarian government and has been demonised by the state-controlled press. The five plays are thematically threaded together by their common use of strong leading female protagonists with an overarching theme of the family unit. Through the edited introduction the themes and feminine translation strategy discusses how the plays offer a microcosmic lens for understanding the paradox that today's Hungary exemplifies, making this a necessary study into the world of contemporary Hungary through drama.
Re-Imagining Independence in Contemporary Greek Theatre and Performance
This Element examines practices that occurred since the beginning of the Greek crisis and revisits the mnemonic canon of the Greek War of Independence. By focusing on the institution of the mnemonic canon of independence, and subsequently on its contemporary re-imaginings, this Element interrogates performance work vis-?-vis Greece's histories of colonial dependencies - histories that are integral to the institution of modern Greece. As such, the examples discussed here rehearse independence against and beyond national(ist) fantasies and, in so doing, attest to an emerging desire for decolonisation.
A Widow's Tale and Other Stories
The novel "A Widow's Tale" was written by means of Margaret Oliphant below the name Mrs. Oliphant, who become a success Scottish author inside the 1800s. The tale is ready the main man or woman, Mrs. Catherine Vernon, who reveals herself dealing with the difficulties of being a widow. Catherine has currently lost her husband and now has to address social expectations and financial problems even as additionally coping with her grief. The book takes location in Victorian instances and looks at how tough it is to be a widow in a society that often limited girls's roles and alternatives. Mrs. Oliphant effectively weaves a story that delves into the social and emotional elements of being a widow. She gives readers a transferring and insightful take a look at one woman's adventure thru loss and adjustment. Catherine modifications as she deals along with her new fact, and the unusual gives us a hazard to observe resilience and personal growth in an extra complex way. Mrs. Oliphant's memories are regarded for the way sensitively they show how human beings feel and the way well they display how things had been in society on the time. "A Widow's Tale" is an outstanding instance of Mrs. Oliphant's writing competencies; it indicates what it become want to be a widow in Victorian England with expertise and story-telling talent.
The Just and the Unjust
"The Just and the Unjust" was written by Vaughan Kester, a remarkable American author from the early 1900s. The book is an exciting look at justice, morals, and the complexities of society set towards the historical past of an America that is converting. "The Just and the Unjust" is one of Kester most well-known works. It suggests how well he may want to write complicated memories that showed how morally murky things were on the time. Setting: The tale takes location in the made-up town of Sound View, which is like a miniature version of American society in the early 1900s. As Kester characters attempt to discern out a way to live in an international that is converting quick, they must deal with issues of ethics and justice. The writer's sharp observations and complicated characters make the story extra thrilling and deliver readers a deep check out the sun shades of morals and the consequences of individual selections. Vaughan Kester's legacy is going beyond this particular portray and includes a frame of writing that speaks to the human revel in.
The Manager of the B. & A. A Novel
"The Manager of the B. & A." Written by means of Vaughan Kester is ready within the overdue 1800s and indicates the struggles and successes of human beings as they are attempting to make their manner through an America that is changing speedy. The story is in the main about the busy global of railroad management and the existence of the primary person, who is the Manager of the Boston and Albany Railroad. As the manager, the main individual has to cope with the problems of going for walks a success enterprise, overseeing a super railway system, and dealing with company intrigue and hard-work disagreements. Romance, business drama, and adjustments in society are all woven into the story, which gives a complete picture of the generation. Kester memories catch the mood of the time by means of searching into the economic and social changes that came about inside the past due 1800s. The characters are well-precise, and the uncommon seems at how their personal lives hook up with the larger issues occurring in an America that is quick becoming industrialized. The author of "The Manager of the B. & A." had a variety of sharp notes approximately how society changed into changing on the time, and the tale is rich and interesting.
Somebody's Someone
A gripping story of the heroes who get their hands and hearts dirty performing the jobs that must be done . . . but most wouldn't dare to do.With a chip on her shoulder and a score to settle, forensic scientist Everlee Remington returns to her hometown to take matters into her own hands. She has given the Hasselback PD ample time to solve her brother's murder to no avail.With no other means to access the evidence, she takes a job with the very people who let her down; one more than the others. Unfortunately, she doesn't know who he was. She only remembers the promise he made that night: "I'm not going anywhere".Famous last words from the man in the ambulance.Detective Deacon Gray has struggled to bury his memories of Everlee Remington. His biggest regret is walking away when he should have stayed. Now that she has finally come home, his goal is to ensure she never leaves again.Follow Everlee's journey to find justice for Jonah as she fights a growing attraction to the cocky detective, and how along the way, she goes above and beyond to assure dignity for victims; determined to prove that everyone is "Somebody's Someone".Trigger warnings: 18+. Adult material to include sexual content, murder, assault, and explicit crime scene investigations.
Friends in Council First Series
With the assist of Sir Arthur Helps, "Friends in Council" is an eternal collection of writings that deliver deep insights into people, relationships, and how society works. Sir Arthur Helps, a fantastic Victorian author and well-known authority, skillfully leads readers into thoughtful conversations about many factors of existence. Through a series of dialogues, the book introduces a huge variety of people and situations, exploring ethical and moral dilemmas in a manner that makes you consider you studied. The portions in "Friends in Council" are a way to consider yourself, and they make you reflect onconsideration on how complicated human conduct is and the manner your choices can affect others. In each piece, Sir Arthur Helps' keen observations and intellectual complexity stand out, giving us a better understanding of how humans stay. The paintings pass beyond their Victorian roots and offer timeless truths and thoughts which can be though critical to readers these days. The writing style of Sir Arthur Helps is every beautiful and smooth to recognize, which makes the highbrow content cloth to be had to a large target audience. "Friends in Council" shows how masses Sir Arthur Helps cared about severe verbal exchange and the way he believed that thoughtful verbal exchange can also want to assist make lifestyles a lot less complicated.
The Doctor's Dilemma
"The Doctor's Dilemma" is a satirical play written by George Bernard Shaw. This social comedy revolves around the ethical quandaries faced by a set of doctors once they need to determine which affected person is most deserving of limited clinical assets, particularly an existence-saving but experimental treatment. The imperative individual, Sir Colenso Ridgeon, a superb doctor, develops a groundbreaking remedy for tuberculosis, but is faced with the dilemma of getting the simplest amount of medication for one affected person. The scenario becomes more complicated when a charismatic artist, Louis Dubedat, enters the scene. Dubedat is diagnosed with tuberculosis, and his charm and persuasive skills gift a project to the medical doctors as they grapple with personal biases, professional ethics, and their own desires. Shaw uses the play to critique the clinical career, social hierarchies, and the moral complexities of choice-making. The narrative is laced with Shaw's signature wit and highbrow depth, reflecting the priorities and values inherent within the clinical field and society at large. "The Doctor's Dilemma" stands as a notion-scary exploration of the intersection between medicine, morality, and private ambition, showcasing Shaw's mastery of the use of humor and drama to dissect complicated social troubles.
Strands of Gold
STRANDS OF GOLDBy Helen SpringSet at the turn of the century against a backcloth which ranges from the stifling conformity of colonial Singapore to the blistering heat of the Australian outback, 'Strands of Gold' charts the struggle of Lucy Rowlands to escape from the brutality of a loveless marriage and create a new identity.Returning to Singapore to discover poverty and decay in her much loved childhood home, Lucy's deep sense of duty allows her to be persuaded into a marriage which denies her true feelings. A lonely struggle against the cruelty and degradation of her position follows, but Lucy's decision to escape has a doubly tragic outcome, the accidental death of her father and the shooting of her husband.Lucy's struggle is mirrored by another, the efforts of Danny, a small disabled boy, to drag himself from poverty by sheer endurance and application. He plays his own small part in the events surrounding Lucy's escape, and these have a direct bearing on Danny's future.Wanted for the murder of her husband, Lucy's escape in the sailing ketch 'Selangor Lady' is only the beginning of a perilous journey through the Indonesian islands and the treacherous Timor Sea, in search of a new life in Australia. But her new identity, hard won in the harsh climate and remote surroundings, is threatened by discovery when once more she is confronted by a bully, and this time she will not acquiesce.Once more Lucy is escaping, this time on a journey which combines a quest, to trace the location of a vague map, the one clue to a gold strike made twenty five years before, somewhere in the barren wastes north of Kalgoorlie...But Lucy finds her true gold in friendship, in the unforgettable stoicism of Matthew, the uncle who gives up everything when she needs him, Jarvis, who gives his life, and Greg, who is transformed from frog prince to gold prospector, and tempts her with peaches...This is the story of a well bred young English girl flung by circumstance into the privations and hardship of life in Australia in the early 1900's. Her courage is tested to its limits, and with the help and loyalty the struggle to attain her full potential comes the realisation that this can only be achieved with of friends, the true 'Strands of Gold' of the title.
Poetic People Power
For 20 years, the New York City-based spoken word group Poetic People Power has creatively explored social and political topics, offering insights and solutions to issues that affect our everyday lives and the world around us. This debut anthology invites readers to explore three of their shows about environmental heroes, women's voices, and human rights abuses.
French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century
In tracing the course of French comedy from the Renaissance, through the age of Louis XIV and the 18th century, to the eve of the Revolution, originally published in 1977, Geoffrey Brereton shows how it evolved from the crude farces and experimental plays of the 16th century to become a rich and highly sophisticated dramatic genre.
Wish You Weren't Here
You didn't come for a weekend in Scarborough to watch Homes Under The Hammer. After all those extra shifts, all Lorna wants is a night out on the town and time to reconnect with her daughter. All 16-year-old Mila wants is for the world to stop burning. And for someone to take down that 'Beach Body Ready' poster. Please. As mum and daughter check into their 'premium' room where they can almost see the sea, they quickly discover that their favourite seaside town, which was once their annual sunny escape, could really use some attention - just like their relationship. Katie Redford's Wish You Weren't Here is a hilarious and heart-warming exploration of family relationships, the agony of growing up, and how to find your way in the world when you can't help thinking you're just not good enough. This edition was published to coincide with Theatre Centre's UK tour in January 2024.
RUDY and JOEY
Book Synopsis: Embark on a dual journey that ignites the soul and captures the essence of resilience and camaraderie in "Embers of Ambition." In the heartwarming tale of "Joey Grex," witness a young volunteer in a small community who goes beyond the call of duty for a unique cause-his personal battle against the relentless enemy: Fire. A member of the local volunteer fire department, Joey's dreams reach beyond the embers of his small town, yearning for the challenges of a larger department and the roar of colossal blazes.As the flames dance to the rhythm of ambition, discover if Joey's aspirations find success. Journey with him through the trials and triumphs, as the pages unfold the answers that will resonate long after the last chapter.Transition seamlessly into "Rudy's Southern Harmony," a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the early 1960s South. Rudy and her confidant JB navigate the complexities of youth, finding solace and inspiration in the kindness of good people, regardless of race. The duo shares a tapestry of kindness and politeness, with the exception of JB, who stands firm against those he deems less than desirable.In this evocative saga, Rudy and JB traverse a landscape where amiable faces, both black and white, become cherished friends, while the rest draw the ire of JB, threatening to unleash his troublemaking tendencies. Witness the transformative power of friendship and the pursuit of harmony in a turbulent era.As you turn the pages, let the intertwining tales of Joey Grex and Rudy draw you into a world where ambition meets resilience, and harmony emerges from the embers of adversity.
The Cambridge Guide to Mixed Methods Research for Theatre and Performance Studies
We often know performance when we see it - but how should we investigate it? And how should we interpret what we find out? This book demonstrates why and how mixed methods research is necessary for investigating and explaining performance and advancing new critical agendas in cultural study. The wide range of aesthetic forms, cultural meanings, and social functions found in theatre and performance globally invites a corresponding variety of research approaches. The essays in this volume model reflective consideration of the means, processes, and choices for conducting performance research that is historical, ethnographic, aesthetic, or computational. An international set of contributors address what is meant by planning or designing a research project, doing research (locating and collecting primary sources or resources), and the ensuing work of interpreting and communicating insights. Providing illuminating and necessary guidance, this volume is an essential resource for scholars and students of theatre, performance, and dance.
Ghosts in Watercolor
Claire Evans is a mildly successful artist with a tragic event in her past that she can't quite remember. After news reaches her of the death of a former mentor, Claire returns to a home she has avoided to find out just what happened to her, to her friends, but most of all to Gwen, the girl who didn't come home.
Hope Springs Youth Edition
When all communications are lost with an offshore privately run youth correction facility, two educational inspectors head off to work out what has happened. They get more than they bargained for in this tale which explores big issues for young people. Sent to the island for 'behaviour modification', some of the pupils have staged a rebellion sparked by a singular dramatic event, while others simply wanted to keep their heads down and leave after they have gone through 'the programme'. This text will spark not only strong performances from teenagers, but also debates about the rights and wrongs in the script - it will see readers and performers asking the question "what would I have done?" This version of Hope Springs is adapted for younger actors; it touches on some big themes but addresses them more obliquely than the more hard-hitting original.
Hope Springs
When all communications are lost with an offshore privately run youth correction facility, two educational inspectors head off to work out what has happened. They get more than they bargained for in this tale which explores big issues for young people. Sent to the island for 'behaviour modi cation', some of the pupils have staged a rebellion sparked by a singular dramatic event, while others simply wanted to keep their heads down and leave after they have gone through 'the programme'. This text will spark not only strong performances from teenagers, but also debates about the rights and wrongs in the script - it will see readers and performers asking the question 'what would I have done?'
Flight For Justice
Flight For Justice is an aviation legal thriller that is more truth that fiction. Based on real events. The trial is nothing but a distraction. There is no safety without justice, and Darby, Kathryn, and the gals are back, fighting the villains of Global Air Lines. Bill Jacobs is released from prison and the game changes. The stakes increase when Covid is unleashed on world. Darby's fight is one for the integrity of the pilot profession and the safety of passengers, but little does she know how deep the corruption runs within the FAA and Global. Will she survive? Twists and turns you will never expect in this fight for justice. The 7th in the flight for series.
American't
Synopsis: It is a strange time to be Black in America; a country where waking up Black can be considered a crime. Walk in the shoes of six Black men as they live through being Black in American't. Observe how they maneuver through corporate America, love, friendship, and religion, while trying to understand why America CANNOT love Black people. Their journey will make you laugh, cry, become angry, but above all else, it will make you think. Are Black people citizens of America, which loves to wave its flag and boast of the constitution, bill of rights and emancipation proclamation? Or, are Black people subhuman at the bottom of a caste system, STILL slaves in American't; this is their story, but you be the judge.
Antolog穩a
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