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Dog and Crow
written by Michael Springate (Toronto, ON: Guernica Editions, 2019), 81 page(s)
Revolt/Compassion gathers together six important works by Michael Springate: Historical Bliss, Dog and Crow, The Consolation of Philosophy, Freeport Texas, Kareena, and Kut: Shock and Awe. Written and produced over a twenty-five year period, they capture an expansive range of interests and influences, and reflect...
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written by Michael Springate (Toronto, ON: Guernica Editions, 2019), 81 page(s)
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Revolt/Compassion gathers together six important works by Michael Springate: Historical Bliss, Dog and Crow, The Consolation of Philosophy, Freeport Texas, Kareena, and Kut: Shock and Awe. Written and produced over a twenty-five year period, they capture an expansive range of interests and influences, and reflect the artistic interdisciplinarity which has been a defining feature of his career.
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Michael Springate
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Guernica Editions
Topic / Theme
Fascism, Communism, Treason, World War II, 1939-1945, Ezra Pound, Dorothy Pound, Antonio, Grazia, Benito Mussolini, Claretta Petacci, Interrogator for the Italian Government, Pietro, Dr. Overholser, Young Man
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Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Front/back matter
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Alexander Street
Topic / Theme
Civil war, Slavery, Racism, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, Troy, Helen, Hector, Voices, Hood, Greatpa Troy, Canton, Ferrero, Grandpa Troy, Ku-Klux-Klan, Lee I, Lee II, Cassie, Black Panther, Hoodlum, Creole Lee, Justice of the Peace, Greatpa John, Fonteneau
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Copyright © 2018 Femi Euba
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Chigger Foot Boys
written by Patricia Cumper, 1954- (London, England: Oberon Books, 2017, originally published 2017), 57 page(s)
Love, duty, death and dominoes make for an intoxicating cocktail in Chigger Foot Boys. Based on true events in the lives of Jamaicans who fought in World War One and set amid the banter in a rum bar near Kingston Harbour, four young men tell their stories of death and glory as the end of the British Empire looms.
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written by Patricia Cumper, 1954- (London, England: Oberon Books, 2017, originally published 2017), 57 page(s)
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Love, duty, death and dominoes make for an intoxicating cocktail in Chigger Foot Boys. Based on true events in the lives of Jamaicans who fought in World War One and set amid the banter in a rum bar near Kingston Harbour, four young men tell their stories of death and glory as the end of the British Empire looms.
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Patricia Cumper, 1954-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Oberon Books
Topic / Theme
Soldiers, Empire, War, World War I, 1914-1918, Medora, Linton, Mortie, Norman Manley, Roy Manley
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Copyright © Patricia Cumper, 2017
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Mapping Contemporary Greek Dramaturgy: 2000-2016
written by George P. Pefanis, fl. 2017, in The Oberon Anthology of Contemporary Greek Plays, by Lena Kitsopoulou, Nina Rapi, Yannis Mavritsakis, Charalampos Giannou, Akis Dimou. (London: Oberon Books, 2017), p. NA (London, England: Oberon Books, 2017), 21 page(s)
5 of the most notable Greek playwrights, two women, and three men. 5 voices representative of contemporary Greek dramaturgy in all its diversity. A palimpsest of plays indicative of the current theatre trends in Greece.A fusion of concerns, feelings, and ideas, taking you on a journey to Greek theatre. Because Gre...
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written by George P. Pefanis, fl. 2017, in The Oberon Anthology of Contemporary Greek Plays, by Lena Kitsopoulou, Nina Rapi, Yannis Mavritsakis, Charalampos Giannou, Akis Dimou. (London: Oberon Books, 2017), p. NA (London, England: Oberon Books, 2017), 21 page(s)
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5 of the most notable Greek playwrights, two women, and three men. 5 voices representative of contemporary Greek dramaturgy in all its diversity. A palimpsest of plays indicative of the current theatre trends in Greece.A fusion of concerns, feelings, and ideas, taking you on a journey to Greek theatre. Because Greek theatre does not stop at ancient tragedy and comedy.Lena Kitsopoulou, M.A.I.R.O.U.L.A.Existential anxieties consume a ‘strange’...
5 of the most notable Greek playwrights, two women, and three men. 5 voices representative of contemporary Greek dramaturgy in all its diversity. A palimpsest of plays indicative of the current theatre trends in Greece.A fusion of concerns, feelings, and ideas, taking you on a journey to Greek theatre. Because Greek theatre does not stop at ancient tragedy and comedy.Lena Kitsopoulou, M.A.I.R.O.U.L.A.Existential anxieties consume a ‘strange’ woman who wants to leave all that is tormenting her behind.Nina Rapi, Angel state In an imaginary space of expiation six characters seek truths while battling with desire, loss, and guilt.Yannis Mavritsakis, WolfgangBased on a real event that ‘traumatised’ civilized Europe, a man obsessively seeks absolute devotion by totally depriving a woman’s freedom.Akis Dimou, … and JulietA monologue about sexual loneliness. Our heroine, an aged Juliet reminisces upon the traumas of love.Charalampos Giannou, HungryA common family crisis takes an unexpected turn in a series of tragicomic events and becomes a total disaster.
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Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Section
Contributor
Nina Rapi, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
George P. Pefanis, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Oberon Books
Person Discussed
Nina Rapi, fl. 2006, Giorgos Iliopoulos, 1971-, Vassilis Mavrogeorgiou, 1979-, Lena Kitsopoulou, 1971-, Yannis Mavritsakis, 1964-, Chryssa Spilioti, fl. 1997, Dimitris Dimitriadis, 1944-, Marios Pontikas, 1942-, Loula Anagnostaki, 1928-2017, Andreas Staikos, Elena Penga, fl. 1991, Panagiotis Mentis, 1953-
Topic / Theme
History, Playwrights, Plays, Greek drama, Drama
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M.A.I.R.O.U.L.A. [Μ.Α.Ι.Ρ.Ο.Υ.Λ.Α.] copyright © Lena Kitsopoulou, 2009; This translation of M.A.I.R.O.U.L.A. [Μ.Α.Ι.Ρ.Ο.Υ.Λ.Α.] copyright © Aliki Chapple, 2012; Angelstate [Angelstate] copyright © Nina Rapi, 2015; This translation of Angelstate [Angelstate] copyright © Nina Rapi, 2017; Wolfgang [Wolfgang] copyright © Yannis Mavritsakis, 2007; This translation of Wolfgang [Wolf...
M.A.I.R.O.U.L.A. [Μ.Α.Ι.Ρ.Ο.Υ.Λ.Α.] copyright © Lena Kitsopoulou, 2009; This translation of M.A.I.R.O.U.L.A. [Μ.Α.Ι.Ρ.Ο.Υ.Λ.Α.] copyright © Aliki Chapple, 2012; Angelstate [Angelstate] copyright © Nina Rapi, 2015; This translation of Angelstate [Angelstate] copyright © Nina Rapi, 2017; Wolfgang [Wolfgang] copyright © Yannis Mavritsakis, 2007; This translation of Wolfgang [Wolfgang] copyright © Christina Polyhroniou, 2008; Hungry [Πείνα] copyright © Charalampos Giannou, 2016; This translation of Hungry [Πείνα] copyright © Charalampos Giannou, 2016; … and Juliet [… και Ιουλιέτα] copyright Akis Dimou, 1995; This translation of … and Juliet [… και Ιουλιέτα] copyright © Elizabeth Sakellaridou, 2017.
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The Several Beheadings of Ashraf Fayadh
written by Hassan Abdulrazzak, 1973-, in Love, Bombs & Apples, by Hassan Abdulrazzak. (London: Oberon Books, 2016), p. NA (Oberon Books, 2016, originally published 2016), 10 page(s)
In November 2015, Ashraf Fayadh, A Palestinian poet and art curator, was sentenced to death for apostasy by a Saudi court. After a global campaign, his sentence was reduced to eight years in prison and 800 lashes. This play is dedicated to him.
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written by Hassan Abdulrazzak, 1973-, in Love, Bombs & Apples, by Hassan Abdulrazzak. (London: Oberon Books, 2016), p. NA (Oberon Books, 2016, originally published 2016), 10 page(s)
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In November 2015, Ashraf Fayadh, A Palestinian poet and art curator, was sentenced to death for apostasy by a Saudi court. After a global campaign, his sentence was reduced to eight years in prison and 800 lashes. This play is dedicated to him.
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Hassan Abdulrazzak, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Oberon Books
Person Discussed
Ashraf Fayadh, 1980-
Topic / Theme
Executions, Political prisoners, Apostasy, Ashraf Fayadh, Youth, Man
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Copyright © Hassan Abdulrazzak, 2016
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Butchertown
written by Jon Klein, fl. 1985-2009 (Privately Published, 2016, originally published 2016), 81 page(s)
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written by Jon Klein, fl. 1985-2009 (Privately Published, 2016, originally published 2016), 81 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Jon Klein, fl. 1985-2009
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
War, Racism, Betrayal, World War II, 1939-1945, Karl Klausen, Mildred, Hank, Christopher, Deanna Maloney, Father Julian, Moss, Burke, Mitchell, McGinnis, Leila
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Copyright © 2016 Jon Klein
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Play One: Stones
written by Kay Adshead, 1954-, in The Singing Stones, by Kay Adshead. (London: Oberon Books, 2015), pp. 7-17 (Oberon Books, 2015, originally published 2015), 12 page(s)
‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest a...
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written by Kay Adshead, 1954-, in The Singing Stones, by Kay Adshead. (London: Oberon Books, 2015), pp. 7-17 (Oberon Books, 2015, originally published 2015), 12 page(s)
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‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest and bring about change. Briefly celebrated, then derided, and finally ignored and denied, their amazing stories remain untold. Until now...
‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest and bring about change. Briefly celebrated, then derided, and finally ignored and denied, their amazing stories remain untold. Until now.The Singing Stones is a triad of short plays, each offering a poetic, fearless and sometimes funny exploration of women and the Arab revolutions. From the heroines of Tahrir Square to the female fighting forces defending the borders of Kurdistan, from the women who snitched on Gaddafi to a band of quarrelling artists struggling to invent a future female revolutionary icon.Was the Arab Spring the greatest missed opportunity of the 21st century?
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Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Kay Adshead, 1954-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Oberon Books
Topic / Theme
Puppets and puppet shows, Political causes, Oppression (Psychology), Revolutionaries, Syrian Civil War, 2011-, Alia
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Copyright © Kay Adshead, 2015
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Play Two: The Women's Spring
written by Kay Adshead, 1954-, in The Singing Stones, by Kay Adshead. (London: Oberon Books, 2015), pp. 18-77 (Oberon Books, 2015, originally published 2015), 61 page(s)
‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest a...
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written by Kay Adshead, 1954-, in The Singing Stones, by Kay Adshead. (London: Oberon Books, 2015), pp. 18-77 (Oberon Books, 2015, originally published 2015), 61 page(s)
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‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest and bring about change. Briefly celebrated, then derided, and finally ignored and denied, their amazing stories remain untold. Until now...
‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest and bring about change. Briefly celebrated, then derided, and finally ignored and denied, their amazing stories remain untold. Until now.The Singing Stones is a triad of short plays, each offering a poetic, fearless and sometimes funny exploration of women and the Arab revolutions. From the heroines of Tahrir Square to the female fighting forces defending the borders of Kurdistan, from the women who snitched on Gaddafi to a band of quarrelling artists struggling to invent a future female revolutionary icon.Was the Arab Spring the greatest missed opportunity of the 21st century?
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Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Kay Adshead, 1954-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Oberon Books
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Soldiers, Women's issues, Refugees, Arab Spring, 2010-2013, Amisi, Arshiya, Hasina, Man, Mrs. Ganam, Nabila, Old Woman, Sabeen, Sarah, Ru'yah, Nour, Mariem, Poppy, Lina, Steve, Rose, Vera, Wiss, Grandma, Farah, Enass, Katchi, Alia, Sayid, Driver, Natalia, Ola, Ranim, Liliane, Shine, John, Shanar, Trifa, Kejal, Gaia, Megan, Serena, Blessing, Ben, Noon, Shaz
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Copyright © Kay Adshead, 2015
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The Designs of Douglas W. Schmidt
written by Annie O. Cleveland, fl. 2011 and M. Barrett Cleveland, fl. 2008 (Syracuse, NY: USITT, 2015), 138 page(s)
Douglas W. Schmidt has designed for Broadway, regional theatre, rock concerts, and everything you may imagine. From his early days at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to ACT in San Francisco, this book helps you learn about not only the work, but the person behind the art.
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written by Annie O. Cleveland, fl. 2011 and M. Barrett Cleveland, fl. 2008 (Syracuse, NY: USITT, 2015), 138 page(s)
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Douglas W. Schmidt has designed for Broadway, regional theatre, rock concerts, and everything you may imagine. From his early days at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to ACT in San Francisco, this book helps you learn about not only the work, but the person behind the art.
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Annie O. Cleveland, fl. 2011, M. Barrett Cleveland, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
USITT
Person Discussed
Douglas W. Schmidt, 1942-
Topic / Theme
Set design and props, Theatrical design
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 United States Institute for Theatre Technology
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Play Three: The Singing Stones
written by Kay Adshead, 1954-, in The Singing Stones, by Kay Adshead. (London: Oberon Books, 2015), pp. 78-119 (Oberon Books, 2015, originally published 2015), 43 page(s)
‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest a...
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written by Kay Adshead, 1954-, in The Singing Stones, by Kay Adshead. (London: Oberon Books, 2015), pp. 78-119 (Oberon Books, 2015, originally published 2015), 43 page(s)
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‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest and bring about change. Briefly celebrated, then derided, and finally ignored and denied, their amazing stories remain untold. Until now...
‘You can always tell a dictator by his roots. They all dye their hair that dodgy soot black. The minute they do, they should be frogmarched off and lynched in the public square. That simple pre-emptive action would save several genocides!’In 2011, all over the Arab world, women took to the streets to protest and bring about change. Briefly celebrated, then derided, and finally ignored and denied, their amazing stories remain untold. Until now.The Singing Stones is a triad of short plays, each offering a poetic, fearless and sometimes funny exploration of women and the Arab revolutions. From the heroines of Tahrir Square to the female fighting forces defending the borders of Kurdistan, from the women who snitched on Gaddafi to a band of quarrelling artists struggling to invent a future female revolutionary icon.Was the Arab Spring the greatest missed opportunity of the 21st century?
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Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Play
Author / Creator
Kay Adshead, 1954-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Oberon Books
Topic / Theme
Political prisoners, Imprisonment, Prison guards, Torture, Player
Copyright Message
Copyright © Kay Adshead, 2015
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