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B J Burton

B J BURTON

  
Nationality:    USA
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B.J. Burton is the author of several full-length plays including Lobelia Lodge, the Color of November, Room For Love, For the Record and the Dangers of Lightning. Her plays have been produced and/or developed at Interact Theatre Company, Hedgerow Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Source, Pittsburgh New Works Festival at City Theatre, Six Women Playwriting Festival at the Manitou art Theatre, the Brick Playhouse, and Widener University, among others. Honors include two fellowships from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a finalist designation for the Heideman award at Actors Theatre of Louisville and a semifinalist in the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. Before discovering her passion for writing, she worked as an actor for over 20 years. She received her B.A. in Theatre from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and continued with post-graduate work at American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco and Villanova University. She received her M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Rosemont College. She has taught playwriting and acting at several colleges. Memberships include the Dramatists Guild, aea and SaG.

Research:    Member of the Dramatists Guild of America (as at 2015)

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below is a list of B J Burton's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Buddy         Charlie, Fran, Bill And Alice         Green Benches         Hunting Season         Jake's Speech         Lobelia Lodge         Lunch On the Fifth         Mars And Venus         Peaches And Pepto         Pizza Again         Quarry Road         Sky Full Of Stars, A         White Roses and Gooseberries

Buddy

Synopsis:
Frank struggles to help his friend, Charlie, through a serious illness, while trying to find a caregiver/buddy for him. Ruth, the woman they finally hire, although charming, may not be who she claims to be. the need to give to others is often stronger than the need to help oneself.

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Organisations:
Brick Playhouse

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Genre:
Drama comedy 20 mi One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Charlie, Fran, Bill And Alice

Synopsis:
as Charlie and Fran get ready for a night on the town with Bill and alice, they find lost jewelry in unexpected places. Relationships are complicated.

Notes:
This is A companion piece to "Mars And Venus" And "Peaches And Pepto." the total running time of All three short-shorts is 10 minutes.

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Organisations:
Brick Playhouse

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Genre:
comedy 3 min

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Green Benches

Synopsis:
In the middle of a barren field, Helen searches for remnants of her old home, which has been declared an extinct city. She finds the strength to continue into an uncertain future, even as she remembers the day the tornado came.

Notes:
Part of "Voices 2000: Monologues At the Millennium"

1st Produced:
Interact Theatre Company, Philadelphia, Pa., Usa     2000

Organisations:
Interact Theatre Company

1st Published:
Interact Theatre Company Press, 2000   -

Music:
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Genre:
Drama - Monologue 8-10 min

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Hunting Season

Synopsis:
It is hunting season, again, and a year after the tragic incident. the fractured family struggles to deal with the aftermath, as they try to move forward with their lives.

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Genre:
full length Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  1 boy, age 8 to 10

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Jake's Speech

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1st Published:
One on One: Playing With a Purpose, Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15, Applause Books   -

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Lobelia Lodge

Synopsis:
On the first weekend of summer, elsie and her friends meet at their cabin in the woods. as elsie repairs the dilapidated retreat, the other women become too distracted by their own problems to get involved. elsie hammers away at loose siding, while her best friend, Diane, drinks wine coolers. During art Night, when all the women celebrate their artistic pursuits, the women-only weekend is disrupted when two mysterious men emerge from the woods. as elsie tries to deal with her unmistakable attraction to one of the men, she is forced to face the real reason for the gathering. as old and new wounds resurface, conflicts erupt between the pull of the past and need to let go. elsie discovers the fate of the lodge as she rediscovers the importance of friendship.

Notes:
Running time: About 2 hours, one intermission. If needed, one Actor may play two of the male roles.

1st Produced:
Burt Mustin Theatre At Widener University, Chester, Pa., Usa     1995

Organisations:
Theatre Widener

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Music:
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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Lunch On the Fifth

Synopsis:
Marianne is on her way to an important appointment but unfortunately gets stuck in an elevator. Murray, who happens to be painting an office on the same floor, hears her cries and comes to her rescue, although his friend, Joe, discourages him from getting involved.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Brick Playhouse

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama 20 min One act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Mars And Venus

Synopsis:
as John and Rita gaze out at a scenic overlook in Yosemite, John explains his real reason for dating Rita, and Rita explains her real reason for dating John. their philosophies of life, however, differ greatly, and Rita must make the best decision for herself.

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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Brick Playhouse

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
comedy 3 min

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Peaches And Pepto

Synopsis:
after a heavy Italian dinner when Dave discovers Peaches has forgotten Dave's Pepto, Dave realizes they've reached more than the end of a meal.

Notes:
This is A companion piece to "Mars And Venus" And "Charlie, Fran, Bill And Alice." the total running time of All three short-shorts is 10 minutes.

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Brick Playhouse

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
comedy 3 min

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Pizza Again

Synopsis:
a man and a woman meet on a park bench outside a pizza restaurant. the man is waiting for a pizza, while the woman is waiting for courage to confront her old boyfriend who is waiting for her in the restaurant. each helps the other as they navigate through the rough waters of broken relationships.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
City Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa., Usa     1996

Organisations:
Pittsburgh New Works Festival

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama 15 min One act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Quarry Road

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1st Produced:
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1st Published:
The Best Scenes for Kids Ages 7-15. Applause   -

Music:
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Sky Full Of Stars, A

Synopsis:
as Mary struggles to write her romance novel, she gets into conflict with her characters, who have their own ideas about the story.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Manitou Art Theatre, Colorado Springs, Co     01 Apr 2011

Organisations:
Six Women Playwriting Festival

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Comedy 10 min

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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White Roses and Gooseberries

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1st Published:
YouthPLAYS   -

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Genre:
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