Plays in One Act

by editor Halpern, Daniel

Book Overview

A dazzling collection and already a standard reference for those interested in contemporary drama, Plays in One Act is a unique compilation of plays and monologues that showcases a stunning and diverse array of work from some of the most important voices in theater. Forty-three modern works are collected here: from plays by important contemporary artists such as David Mamet, Wendy Wasserstein, Sam Shepard, and John Guare, to gems by masters like Arthur...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880014903
• ISBN13: 9780880014908
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Ecco Press
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Deep & Wide

This really is, as the copy on the back claims, a "stunning and diverse" collection of one-act plays. To get familiar with authors and angles that you may not have encountered elsewhere, you can't beat these short sweet pieces. A lot of the usual suspects, big names snowing off the skills that have made them beloved of theatre-junkies across the nation, and selections by names you've never heard of before (and, for one or two of these, my bet is you will never hear of again). Really a must have collection that will give you plenty of enjoyment & ideas for your upcoming season or that as-yet-unwritten one act of your own. Why only four stars from me? I'm super stingy with the fifth...

Over 40 One-Acts

Includes: Edward Albee, Finding the Sun; Christopher Durang, Naomi in the Living Room; John Guare, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun; David Hare, The Bay at Nice; Beth Henley, Am I Blue; David Mamet, A Life With No Joy In It; Arthur Miller, The Last Yankee; Tennessee Williams, The Chalky White Substance... and many more!

A Lifesaver!

My Book Club has existed since 1928 but we are really a Book and Play Club. Each year we try to include drama in the form of monologues, one-act plays, readings. This collection will help immeasureably. Maybe one of our "originals" will appear in the next collection by this editor!

A Lifesaver!

My Book Club has existed since 1928, but it is called the Book and Play Club. In other words, we are heavily into drama as well as books. This wonderful anthology will serve us well as several times during the club year we like to do readings, monologues, or even perform short plays... perhaps one of our "originals" will make it into the next collection by the editor!