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Love, Death and the Prom
Love, Death and the Prom
Comedy/Drama. By Jon Jory.

Cast: variable, with logical doubling it can be quite small Like Jon Jory's University, these are mini-plays that connect and create a fascinating full evening of theatre. These plays are as real, as hard-hitting, as poignant and as funny as those in University, but in this case they're concerned with lives of people just a little younger. The title of this work is entirely appropriate. The play begins with Love in ways that are at times touching and at other times wryly humorous. Then the play proceeds to Death as some young people have to cope with the staggering news of a suicide. And, of course, it ends with the Prom. Out of these three related themes comes a fulfilling sense of beginning to understand, appreciate and enjoy these people and this time of life. Area staging.

Notes
Author's Note:

LOVE, DEATH AND THE PROM has a flexible cast. It could be performed by as few as four women and four men or as many as 21 women and 15 men. The performance is devised to use practically no set, little furniture and a minimum of easily collected properties.

The point of the work is not its physical production but the opportunity for high school actors to deal with interesting acting problems in complete mini-plays done in a variety of styles.

If all nine playlets are performed on a single evening, the running time will be under two hours; however, you could produce as few as six pieces and still have the feel of a full evening.

The mini-play is also a good vehicle to be used in the classroom, or in lieu of an exam in a drama class. It will challenge directors and actors without overwhelming them.

These pieces can also be read in the classroom by non-actors as a stimulus for discussion.

Good luck however you use them.

John Jory
Play details
Status:  In Stock
Type of show:  Collection*Full-Length*One-Act
Catalog Code:  L69
No. of Act(s):  1
Pages:  49
Royalty:  $75.00 /perf.*
Cost:  $8.95
Categories
Target Audience: Middle School | High School | College and Adult
Performing Group: Middle Schools | High Schools | College Theatre
Genre: Comedy | Drama
ISBN (10): 0871291207
Biographies
Jon Jory is one of the most innovative artistic directors in the country. His efforts have nurtured the Humana Festival of New Plays, presented each spring at Actors Theatre of Louisville, into an international theatre event. He is also author of University and Love, Death and the Prom.More
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This title can be licensed/sold throughout the world
* Please note that royalties quoted in our catalog are intended for K-12 schools with a standard curriculum only. All other producing groups must submit a completed application.


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