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BENJAMIN NEWMAN
(1978 - )Nationality: USA
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for most of his life. Originally from Oregon, Benjamin recently completed his BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied at the Experimental Theatre Wing. He is also one of the founding members and current Artistic Director of the newly formed Trial By Fire TheatreWorks, an ensemble-based Theatre company dedicated to creating opportunities for artists who want to tap into their full potential and have their work seen. they have successfully produced shows in Oregon and New York, and are currently in the process of applying to become a nonprofit organization.
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below is a list of Benjamin Newman's plays - click on a Play Title for more information
Afraid of Worms Angels in the Architecture Stupid With LoveAfraid of Worms
Synopsis:
Wesley finds himself in the midst of three terribly awkward situations: A old childhood friend of his has decided to make him a target of daily humiliation and bullying, he has fallen for this bully's girlfriend, all the while trying to maneuver his way through high school while being extremely socially awkward. After one rejection too many, Wesley confesses to something that isn't true in hopes to bring himself closer to the object of his affection: that he is gay. the chain of events that follow this lie hold serious consequences for Wesley, but also for his best friend, for the girl he loves, and for the old childhood friend.
Notes:
Excellent script for high school Drama students. Though officially unpublished, the rights Are held by Trial By Fire theatreWorks And Are Available for production. Please contact the company At trialbyfiretheatre@hotmail.com or visit their website At www.trialbyfiretheatre.org
1st Produced:
Actors Cabaret Of Eugene
1999
Organisations:
Trial By Fire TheatreWorks
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Drama/Comedy
Parts:
Male: 9 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageAngels in the Architecture
Synopsis:
A science fiction fairy tale, ANGELS IN the ARCHITECTURE takes place on board the Herodotous One, a spaceship assigned to a highly secretive and extremely controversial mission: to save the world. Hostile forces have begun to threaten human existence, and five brave souls - the stalwart Captain, the flippant Lieutenant, the nervous Doctor, the insane Engineer, and the mysterious Crewman - are chosen to be the crew in charge of saving the day and the world. But they fail. ANGELS IN the ARCHITECTURE is an unusual meditation on death, failure, and the consequences of violence. Through the bending of time, the questioning of human existence, and the power of Slinkies, the crew transforms from B-movie science fiction action heroes into characters who realize that they are far more than their stereotypes suggest.
Notes:
While not officially An Adaptation, the script was inspired by And developed from A short story entitled "the Camel's Back" by Michelle Nordella. Though officially unpublished, the rights Are held by Trial By Fire theatreWorks And Are Available for production. Please contact the company At trialbyfiretheatre@hotmail.com or visit their website At www.trialbyfiretheatre.org
1st Produced:
Organisations:
Trial By Fire TheatreWorks
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Science Fiction/Drama/Comedy
Parts:
Male: 3 Female: 3 Other: 1 (Computer Voice)
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Top of PageStupid With Love
Synopsis:
A heartbroken frat boy returns from a gut-renching and traumatic encounter with an ex-girlfriend to seek solace and wisdom from his rather dim-witted fellow frat brother. Over the course of the evening, the two consume mass quantities of alcohol while contemplating and arguing about Shakespeare, relationships, and just how far the bonds of friendship extend.
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Winner of A One-Act Festival in Eugene, Oregon. Though officially unpublished, the rights Are held by Trial By Fire theatreWorks And Are Available for production. Please contact the company At trialbyfiretheatre@hotmail.com or visit their website At www.trialbyfiretheatre.org
1st Produced:
Actors Cabaret Of Eugene
2003
Organisations:
Trial By Fire TheatreWorks
1st Published:
-
Music:
-
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Genre:
Comedy One Act
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: - Other: -
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