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American Chestnut
Synopsis:
When Warren engleman loses his job with Chase Manhattan for embezzling funds, he and his wife, Fern move from mid-town to up-state. the relocation, an effort to salvage some semblance of self-esteem, becomes a welcome change for Warren but a cold and desolate existence for Fern. When her brother, Ronnie, a would-be comic moves in, Fern decides that her only alternative is to bring her best friend up; the beginning attempt to 'move Manhattan north."
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Boxing Day
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Reading, Ensemble Studio Theatre, NYC -
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Breakdown
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Two soap opera script writers. One wants to break away and work in Hollywood but his script has been turned down
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Contained in: "Buck Fever and Other Plays" published by Samuel French Inc, New York 1986 -
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One act
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Breast Men
Synopsis:
Lloyd's attitude to his friend Stuart changes when Stuart starts to grow breasts.
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Play One act. - - Gay/Lesbian, of interest
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Buck Fever
Synopsis:
ernie and Ray's wives run away together.expecting them to return immanently they jump into bed together to pretend that they too are having an affair.
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Play One act. - - Gay, theme/character, one act
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Experts, The
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Judith Anderson Theater, New York Mar 1991
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House Arrest
Synopsis:
son resorts to digging a tunnel through the basement so that he and his Father can escape domineering mother
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Samuel French, NY, -
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Male: 4 Female: 3 Other: -
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Korea
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In 1968 at the height of the Vietnam War two conscripts are sent to Korea, about non militant military life and a young man's desire to come of age
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Samuel French, NY, -
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Male: 5 Female: 1 Other: -
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Lackland
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Last Known Lover
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Ten Min
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Magica, La
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Only Still Life
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John and Leo are security guards at a primarily all-girls college. In anticipation of the easter break, the students have cleared the campus. Together at their security station in the early morning hours, the two men have little to occupy their time other than card tricks, push-ups contests, and waiting for John's wife, Vicky, to bring them sandwiches. But there is another per-son on campus - a mysterious visitor who will cause unexpected turmoil and unbelievable fear
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Rose Cottages
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punk kid helps old black man repair his dilapidated tourist trap cottages
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Samuel French, NY, -
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Comedy
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Male: 4 Female: 2 Other: -
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Saxophone Music
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Published, -
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Sonny Deree's Life Flashes Before His Eyes
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Stuck In the Pictures On A Sunday Afternoon
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Ensemble Studio Theatre, Ny -
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Touch Black
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the trade Is simple. the use of Bernie's apartment In exchange for part of Robbins'
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Ensemble Studio Theatre, Ny -
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War
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One the eve of the High School Prom a mother gives her son a lesson in seduction
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23rd Annual Festival Of One Act Plays - Marathon '99 05 Jun 1999
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Yumee And Jack
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ensemble Studio theatre presents Project 35, A festival celebrating their 35th Anniversary season. It consists of concert readings of 35 new plays in 35 days by 35 e.S.T. members And guest Artists
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