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Cost Of Travel, The
Synopsis:
Former lovers Doug and ava run into each other at a "Time Depot," where people "travel" to relive parts of their past. While waiting for their trips, they compare notes and discover they are both going to revisit events from their failed relationship. This awkward situation invites them to talk about their time spent together with a new honesty, and forces them to consider a future they never expected.
Notes:
Minimal props/set. One basic lighting/sound effect.
1st Produced:
Little Theatre, Medocino College, California
2006
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Future Of Ipla, The
Synopsis:
the members of I.P.L.a., the International Polka Lovers' association, have convened to elect a new president, but a controversy is brewing: what direction should IPLa take? In one corner stands the American incumbent, Robert Havel, leader of the new "Polkapalooza" generation, who wants to bring polka music into the 21st Century - electric guitar and all. His challenger, Zorin Vlasta, the Czech polka master who grew up playing the accordion and sleeping with sheep, yearns to return polka to its roots in his home country. the lines are drawn, late night cable access TV cameras are there, and the moderator is in over her head. the mother of all debates is about to begin. Who will be the next Polka Poobah?
Notes:
audience members serve As the witnessing members of IPLa, And Are called on to vote for their favorite candidate At the end.
1st Produced:
Wad Fest, Ukiah Players Theatre, Ukiah, California
2007
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How To Pick A Winner
Synopsis:
For married couple Lou and Celia, it's time to choose a sperm donor. While pouring over donor database lists, their hopes, insecurities, and fears for raising a non-biological child are laid bare. When agreeing on a donor seems impossible, the couple's sense of humor and love for each other help to break the impasse.
Notes:
Minimal set, props
1st Produced:
Little Theatre, Medocino College, California
2007
Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies
Booksellers:
Genre:
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Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: -
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