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MARCUS STEINOUR
(1930 - )Nationality: USA
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Marcus Steinour. To date, Mr. Steinour has had sixteen one-act plays showcased in NYC. At Land's End won a Samuel French Short Play award and was subsequently published in 1997. His plays have been produced all over the United States and requested for production in Portugal and TasmaniA. Full-length plays include the book and lyrics for the 1997 musical A Touch of Bourbon, with music by Andrew Sussman. A mystery comedy, Scream in the Night,and the Drama Tomorrow, When the Trains Go By, have also been showcased at the Harold Clurman. the Drama, Walk in Darkness has been produced at Theatre Studio. His play the Intruder was a semi-finalist in the Mildred and Albert Panowski Playwriting Award in 2000. Sunset, a one-act play was a winner in the Lebanon Community Theatre Contest. the Red Line,a one-act Drama/comedy has been produced by Love Creek and is a popular request item from internet users. His Civil War Dramas have been given mainly in Pennsylvania, but with productions in Minnesota and California. His most often produced Civil War Drama is that of the life of Jennie Wade, which has had six regional productions. Two full-length Civil War Dramas have been given in Pennsylvania -- A Love Divided, and Phoenix: the Burning of Chambersburg. Mr. Steinour has been awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Partnership in the Arts for bothA Touch of Bourbon and for Phoenix: the Burning of Chambersburg. Originally from Gettysburg, he lives presently near Chambersburg. He has been associated with the Civil War Theatre in Gettysburg and with the Cumberland Valley School of Music in Chambersburg. In spite of his work in the Civil War Arena his main interest is in Drama and comedy.
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At Land's End Ladies Night at the Globe Profusion of Roses, AAt Land's End
Synopsis:
the play depicts the last trip of an elderly couple, the MAN and the WOMAN, to LAND's END. This is a favorite resort area they have visited for forty-four years. We learn their foibles, their past, their hobbies; and as the play progresses, their character. Though she tries to keep her terminal illness as quiet as possible, the WOMAN throws hints to the audience. the couple relax, discuss plans, reminisce, fight and finally make preparations to return home. Before leaving, however, the WOMAN, tells him point blank that she will not be returning next year, that she is regressing and that he must learn to face the future alone. She compares the end of her life to the end of the land. But, she explains, he is like the two or three little islands that stretch beyond Land's End. He must survive and live on without her. Finding it hard to accept, he leads her off with the promise that both will return again, even "if I have to wheel you in on a kiddy car."
Notes:
April 1996 it was taken to New York City for the Off-Off-Broadway Short Play Festival. the cast And director were the same. After being named As A finalist, it was Awarded the prize of publication by Samuel French.
1st Produced:
Harold Clurman Theatre, New York City
1996
Organisations:
Love Creek
1st Published:
In the anthology Off-Off-Broadway Short Festival Plays, Series 21. ISBN 0 573 60250 6. Samuel French Inc., NY, 1997
Music:
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Senior One Act
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Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: -
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Top of PageLadies Night at the Globe
Synopsis:
In Shakespeare's absence, the ladies of the Globe create a topsy-turvy comedy of their own, and assume all the roles. the fat and fatuous Prince Oleo loves Rebecca, but Rebecca is in love with Laertes. Olivia, Rebecca's attendant, is in love with Oleo, but he is, of course, not interested. Oleo seeks the help of his father, the King, to win Rebecca's heart. In typical Shakespearean fashion, comedy ensues with the discovery of a long-lost relative and multiple declarations of love. . .
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1st Produced:
Theatre Row, An Off-Off-Broadway Theatre (New York, NY, United States)
1999
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1st Published:
Playscripts, Inc - New York
Music:
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Genre:
25-35 min Comedy
Parts:
Male: - Female: 9 Other: 9 females (5-9 actors possible: , 5-9 females)
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Top of PageProfusion of Roses, A
Synopsis:
Vivian takes care of Anna, who she refers to as Sister. When Vivian asks if Anna remembers Patricia, Anna berates her for mentioning the daughter who ran away to get married and broke her heart. Outside, the flower garden Patricia planted is a constant reminder. Sound confusing? That's the point of this mysterious, alluring play. Well-drawn characters in a tight show, this will be a favorite that your audience will remember.
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1st Published:
ArtAge's Senior Theatre Resource Center www.seniortheatre.com 2012
Music:
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Genre:
mystery, 10-15 minutes
Parts:
Male: - Female: 2 Other: -
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