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Laugh Lines: Short Comic Plays
Having read this anthology of 36 short scripts, I've concluded that it's very hard to write a truly hilarious one-act.

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Free Fire Zone: A Playwright's Adventures on the Creative Battlefields of Film, TV, and Theater
Given the decidedly mixed reviews for some of Theresa Rebeck's recent plays, one might understand if the prolific scribe has axes to grind.
Discovering the Hudson: New York's Landmark Theatre from Broadway's Beginnings to Live Television, Jack Parr, and Elvis
You could argue that Manhattan's Hudson Theatre is a microcosm of American culture from the beginning of the 20th century onward.
Comedy Career in a Box
On the cover it's described as a "definitive interactive guide for comics, writers, speakers, actors and anyone who wants to make money from being funny." It delivers.
60 Seconds to Shine, Volume 5: 101 Original One-Minute Monologues for Women Ages 18-25
Call me old-fashioned, but the notion that an actor can take a random set of words, with no character or story, and display stellar acting talent seems facile.
The Cambridge Guide To American Theatre
One of the most consulted books on my reference shelf is the 1993 paperback edition of The Cambridge Guide to American Theatre.
Theresa Rebeck: Complete Plays Volume II: 1999-2007
It's too bad William Mastrosimone nabbed the title Extremities for his 1980 drama. It would work well for several of Theresa Rebeck's plays.
Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir
It's hard to believe that Charles Strouse, whose music for Bye Bye Birdie and Annie glistens with youthful vitality, is 80. To celebrate, he has penned his memoirs.
The Ten Commandments of Theater: The Gospel According to Stanislavski for Young Actors
Despite the discouraging odds of earning a living as an actor, countless teachers, writers, and training programs continue to offer up tips for success.
The Ultimate Scene & Monologue Sourcebook
Author, teacher, and actor Ed Hooks has updated and revised his eminently useful book by deleting about 15 percent of the plays and including many new ones.
BACKSTAGE BULLETINS
Back Stage Asks: Playing Stereotypes?
July 16, 2008
Back Stage would like to speak to actors of various ethnicities about reconciling with or resisting playing stereotypes.


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