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Roger L Sweeney

ROGER L SWEENEY

  (1950 - )
Nationality:    USA
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Roger L. Sweeney, born and raised in the Chambersburg, PA area. Graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1968. Earned degrees in English/Journalism and Psychology as well as a Masters in Library Science. Worked as a Library Director for a library system in southern Pennsylvania for five years prior to moving to Philadelphia to work in the corporate offices of the renowned retail chain - Gimbels - Philadelphia division. As an executive with the firm, he held the positions of Communications Manager, Personnel Manager, Director of Training and Director Of Personnel Administration. In the 1980's he accepted the position of VP Of Human Resources with a psychological/sociological organization that provided services in Pennsylvania and Delaware utilizing a psychological model rather than a medical model which represented the business side of his personality. During the same time frame, his artistic side was devoted to writing plays and directing. Information on his work can be found on the website DoolIee.com where he is listed as both a playwright and dramatist. He was responsible for organizing the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade for several years and also was the Director of the acclaimed annual Philadelphia Fashion Show. In 1983, he founded the Magic Moments Production Company which produced musicals and reviews in the Philadelphia area. After taking the company public, he assumed the roles of both Executive Director and Artistic Director. During the mid 90's, a fire destroyed the theatre, sets and costumes and he made the decision to liquidate the company. While enjoying both his business and artistic sides, he became ordained and associated with the Metropolitan Community Church. He has devoted much time working on the following issues: The Trevor' Project - providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth - The Anti-bullying campaign and Gay Rights. He is passionate about these causes and has served on the Boards of several organizations. Roger is currently retired and resides in Southern Florida where he is still writing and devotes a vast amount of time to various internet projects.

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below is a list of Roger L Sweeney's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Backseat Memories         Boardwalk Of Dreams - A Gay Trilogy         Bookmarks For Vernon         Boy From AC, The         Everything Goes         So Young, So Gay, So Many Men

Backseat Memories

Synopsis:
Backseat Memories is part of a trilogy which follows a group of high school students through their matriculation and afterlife. It focuses on their ups and downs and the trials and tribulations of everyday life in high school.This "chapter" follows the kids as they try out for the Spring Musicale.which is being directed by the school Principal - Richard Hertz. the relationships which are developed are those of friendship and first loves. Cherry, the star of the show gets involved with Spike, tough guy, and needless to say things get out of hand especially when they have their first date at the Drive-In theatre.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Palumbos Nightclub, Philadelphia, Pa     1984

Organisations:
Magic Moments Productions

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Musical Comedy

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  5            Other:  1 - off stage narrator

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Boardwalk Of Dreams - A Gay Trilogy

Synopsis:
This compilation of three one act plays with music covers the years 1973 to the present. Based on actual events, the audience is invited to experience the lives of the characters throughout their coming of age during a time when gay life was at its' best and worst. Each act can be presented as a separate enitity. the trilogy: So Young, So Gay, So Many Men - the Boy From AC and Bookmarks For Vernon - can also be offered as a three act presentation. Music rights must be secured prior to production.

Notes:
Boardwalk Of Dreams - A Gay Trilogy will be produced in its' entirety 1n 2009 directed by the Author. An extensive synopsis can be obtained by Contacting the Author.

1st Produced:
Walnut Street Workshop, Philadelphia, Pa     2008

Organisations:
M. M. Productions

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Dramedy with music. - - Gay, theme/character full length

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  -            Other:  20 Extras

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Bookmarks For Vernon

Synopsis:
It is the present - 30 years after Roger has lost contact with Vernon after his last letter was returned. Now living in the city, he has been with a life partner for 26 years who knows all about Vernon. 2 of the original friends have passed from aids. He has never forgotten Vernon and still feels an affinity towards him as a friend. Is he still alive? Roger decides to use the internet to locate him. A search returns many matches which he bookmarks and over the next years he attempts to make contact without success, then one night he does an updated search and a match from Florida comes up. He calls and asks if he could speak to Vernon. He comes to the phone, Roger asks him if it was possible that he might be the Vernon he remembered and thought about so many times over the years. It is. they talk for 45 minutes. Roger was thrilled to have found his "friend". Vernon gives him his e-mail - he sends a message and waits for a reply. Does Vernon reply - do they ever talk again? This act has 2 endings which can be interchanged or presented simultaneously.

Notes:
Bookmarks For Vernon can be produced As A separate one Act play. It is Act 3 of Boardwalk Of Dreams - A Gay Trilogy which will be produced in its' entirety 1n 2009 directed by the Author. An extensive synopsis can be obtained by Contacting the Author.

1st Produced:
Walnut Street Workshop, Philadelphia, Pa     2008

Organisations:
M M Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Boy From AC, The

Synopsis:
1974. -the focus is now on Roger, a successful young Executive. He is back in AC in late Sept. for business. the atmosphere at Dirty Edna's is now that of a cocktail lounge .His "dream" still remains the same -meeting the perfect person to share his life. He enters, across the bar is seated a dark haired young man with an incredible smile. He is captivated by the charming and sophisticated Vernon. they get to know each other and spend the next 2 nights together. they keep in touch and Vernon visits. He is overwhelmed by his desire to profess his love to Vernon, but his reserved personality stops him. Roger receives a letter telling him that Vernon has moved to Florida. He feels he has lost the possible love of his life. Time passes - he receives another letter - Vernon is coming back -could this be Fate? He responds but his letter is returned undeliverable. Six months later he gets another letter - Vernon met someone who asked him to be his lover - he said Yes. Roger now knows that he and "the Boy From AC" are destined only to be friends.

Notes:
the Boy From AC can be produced As A separate one Act play. It is Act 2 of Boardwalk Of Dreams - A Gay Trilogy which will be produced in its' entirety 1n 2009 directed by the Author. An extensive synopsis can be obtained by Contacting the Author.

1st Produced:
Walnut Street Workshop, Philadelphia, Pa     2008

Organisations:
M M Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy with music

Parts:
Male:  7            Female:  -            Other:  5 extras

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Everything Goes

Synopsis:
Meet Rose Petal and Gloria Hole - two small town drag queens whose major ambition is to make it "big" and become the Stars they think they are. they've just gotten the biggest gig of their life and they are headed to the big city for their debut. On the way they get side tracked at a local rest area known to be frequented by homosexuals. their journey is filled with fun and laughter when they encounter a stranger at the rest area who turns out to be their new boss.

Notes:
Everything Goes was made into A short film starring the original cast And won Acclaim At the Liberty Film Festival in 1976.

1st Produced:
Angletheatre, Chambersburg, Pa     1975

Organisations:
Trailer Trash Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
gay comedy. - - Gay, theme/character full length

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  -            Other:  -

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So Young, So Gay, So Many Men

Synopsis:
the year is 1973. the location is Atlantic City, New Jersey - the mecca for young gay men who want to experience gay life as one continuous party. As the curtain rises you find yourself in Dirty Edna's - a gay disco where four friends, Roger - the hopeless romantic, Ed - the one night only stud, Bruce - the shy but "trashy" red haired cutie and Chuck - "I'll try anything once" hunk - have gathered to celebrate their gayness which will become a summer ritual for a few years to follow. Each has their own agenda. they laugh, they cry, they party and they reach for their "dream" while discovering themselves and learning about each other. the audience will laugh with them as they experience a lifestyle which until now was only a fantasy. Each character begins to develop his own lifestyle which will eventually seal his fate. the act ends in the disco as the crowd dances to the strains of "Wanted - Young Men Single and Free".

Notes:
So Young, So Gay, So Many Men can be produced As A separate one Act play. It is Act 1 of Boardwalk Of Dreams - A Gay Trilogy which will be produced in its' entirety 1n 2009 directed by the Author. An extensive synopsis can be obtained by Contacting the Author.

1st Produced:
Walnut Street Workshop, Philadelphia, Pa     2008

Organisations:
M M Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

To Buy This Play:
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Booksellers:

Genre:
Comedy with music. - - Gay, theme/character full length

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  -            Other:  10 Extras

Further Reference:
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