lol :/ and other modern devised plays - Softcover

Fletcher, Terry; Noonan, Maddy; Vietmeier, Gretchen; Lill, Becca; Cieslak, Brandon; Mayberry, David; Handley, Irene; Blum, Laura; Schurig, Melia; Batali, Kenzie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484144457 ISBN 13: 9781484144459

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Find here three freshly minted plays that delve into those issues unique to our modern condition. From the evolution of social media to a constant barrage of advertisements, each piece in this collection paints a picture of the evolving landscape of relationships today. Created by a collective of actors, writers and directors every one of these plays represents many voices and exists on the cusp of the devised theatre movement. Included in this edition: lol :/ A comical investigation into how we miscommunicate with technology as revealed by the story of two women reconnecting through Facebook. Truth in Advertising An emotional commentary on society's twisted relationship with advertisements that exposes how anyone can be turned into a product. Wild World The journey of two New Yorkers through a harsh city where strangers are the most alone when surrounded by others. Notes on the devising process used to write and produce all of these shows.

About this title

About the Author:

Terry Fletcher is an opinionated skeptic, an open minded fool, a new teacher, an old student, a devil's advocate, a jack of all trades and a master of none. He graduated in 2012 from Lewis and Clark College with a bachelor's degree in Theatre and Philosophy. He loves the theatre for its community. He believes that art should be created everywhere for as cheap as possible. He yearns for a world where every street corner has a musician, every park has a play going on and every open wall is covered in a painting. He considers freedom of speech and expression a paramount value central to any society that wishes to ameliorate its woes. He lives for intelligent discussions on Facebook walls and bathroom stalls. He laughs every day and thinks that you should too. He grew up in a small town and lives in a big city. He relishes new experiences and cherishes situations that force him out of his comfort zone. He collects hats. He plays the piano. He is learning to juggle. He is employed to teach math to the middle school students of West Harlem. He tries to teach them life lessons. He is usually happy if they do not kill each other. He hopes to experience as much of life as he can and find happiness in the greatest tragedies. He wishes to be remembered. He values commitment to strong specific choices in acting, life and sentence structure.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1484144457
• ISBN 13: 9781484144459
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 166