drama

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drama

Macbeth

A retelling of William Shakespeare's classic play about Macbeth, a man who kills the king in an attempt to seize the crown of Scotland for himself.

The gingerbread man

Presents a simple Reader's Theater script, "The Gingerbread Man," designed to develop reading and fluency skills.

Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life

A man is saved from a suicide attempt by an angel and is then shown how important he is to the people who love him. A Christmas classic.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Relates a sailor's preparation for and execution of revenge against the three men responsible for his fifteen years in prison.
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The office

Documents the exploits of a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Made up of manager Michael Scott, a deluded boss who cares about the welfare of his employees while trying to put his own spin on company policy. From sexual politics to performance reviews to email espionage, the employees at Dunder-Mifflin are there to get the job done ... or not.
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Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

2012
The lives of two American Marines and an Iraqi translator are forever changed by an encounter with a quick-witted tiger who haunts the streets of war-torn Baghdad attempting to find meaning, forgiveness and redemption amidst the city's ruins. Rajiv Joseph's groundbreaking play explores both the power and the perils of human nature.
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The greatest showman

An original musical screenplay brings to life the story of P.T. Barnum and his creation of "the greatest show on Earth". Rising from nothing, P.T. sets out to make a better life for his family. His creativity and drive take him on an fantastic journey beyond what he or anyone else could have imagined. In the end he creates a magical experience that will be enjoyed and celebrated by generations to come.

La casa de Bernarda Alba

Tensions rise in the household of Bernarda Alba, a dominating woman who has demanded her five daughters, ranging in age from twenty to thirty-nine, observe eight years of mourning following the death of her second husband, and the situation heads for a tragic end when oldest daughter Angustias announces her intention to marry Pepe el Romano, a man who is also coveted by two other sisters.
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Shorts and briefs

a collection of short plays and brief principles of playwriting
2015
"The first part "Shorts" consists of a nine short plays, offering roles for actors from the teens to the fifties. ... The second part "Briefs" consists of brief principles of playwriting, intended for students of theater, new or established playwrights who would like to explore the short play genre. Topics include producible short plays, the short play versus a sketch or scene, the difference between playwriting and stenography, a character's vocabulary, why dialogue isn't talking, treating emotion like sweat, filling up the trunk, formatting the manuscript, revising, participating with the rehearsal process, things to avoid, play submissions, surviving showbiz, and knowing theater vocabulary"--Amazon.com.

The jungle book

An epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who's been raised by a family of wolves. Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he's ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self discovery, guided by panther turned stern mentor Bagheera, and the free spirited bear Baloo.

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