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Robert Tsonos

ROBERT TSONOS

  
Nationality:    Canadian
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Robert Tsonos is a Canadian playwright, director, and actor currently living and working in Hong Kong. Sometimes Y Theatre recently produced his newest play, the Hum, in Hong Kong in May 2007. His play William & James was performed at Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille and has received productions in New York, Montreal, and Ottawa with staged readings in Melbourne, Australia and in Washington D.C. Other writing credits include a children's play called Sharnoozle!, the CBC Radio Drama Ice Age, Running: three short plays at the SummerWorks Festival, I Am Not the One as part of Buddies in Bad Times ante Chamber Series, and the short film Coffee Dogs.

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         Hum, The         I am not the One         It's Time         Sharnoozle!         William & James
Hum, The

Synopsis:
A Dramatic comedy about the fast paced world in which we live. An aspiring politician, his adulterous wife, a shady Professor, and a fast talking assistant are the four characters that inhabit "the Hum". Bruce has decided to run for office and is preparing for an upcoming political speech. A Professor, hired as a speech coach, tries desperately to get him to focus on the task at hand, but his wife and assistant's possible affair is constantly pulling him away. the night of the speech reveals the truth and motivations of all involved.Everyone is out for themselves and no one is spared in this thrilling, fervent, and theatrical play.

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1st Produced:
Hong Kong     2007

Organisations:
Sometimes Y Theatre

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Music:
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Genre:
Dramatic comedy Full Length, 80-90 minutes One Act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  -

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I am not the One

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1st Produced:
Buddies In Bad Times    

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It's Time

Synopsis:
The rise of China and the fall of the United States. 2008 a Chinese business woman fires an American executive at an international financial company in Hong Kong

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Genre:
Drama

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Sharnoozle!

Synopsis:
Daniel steps into a mysterious history book and gets transported around the world and through the ages. From ancient Egypt, modern Japan, and the world of Cavemen to meeting Amelia Earhart, Mozart, and Gandhi. An introduction to history, the joy of reading, and rewards of travel are all woven into a play full of adventure music, and comedy. A visual treat and a fast paced romp! Everything is possible when you know the magic word - Sharnoozle!

Notes:
by Robert Tsonos, Lyrics & Music by Mike Wiskar

1st Produced:
Tokyo Theatre For Children     2006

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Genre:
Musical One Act

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  For Ages 5-12, One Act, 60 minutes

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William & James

Synopsis:
In 19th century Victorian England, a social encounter between two aristocrats leads to a bizarre living arrangement. Trading financial and domestic security, the agreement locks the men in a battle for dependence, power, and control. An intriguing and provocative tale examining the complexities of relationships and the definitions of love.

Notes:
one set

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Organisations:
Sometimes Y Theatre & Theatre Passe Muraille

1st Published:
Playwrights Co-op, Toronto,    

Music:
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Genre:
full length, 80 minute One Act. - - Gay, full length

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  -            Other:  -

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