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From The Trial of Nesorna
CHORUS: If far too often fate seems to be fixed and all for nought, pray you remember this: of our own choosing are these states of life, both law and ruler from among us rise. ‘Tis in our hands, that … Continue reading
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Tagged drama, excerpts, fascism, freedom, individuality, plays, totalitarianism
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The Neighborhood from Otherhood
NEIGHBORHOOD: Lissen up, lissen up, I got a story to tell It might sell, it might not; if it don’t, then oh well but I’ll get right to it, make it understood: I’m your low-down, funky home neighborhood. Think somethin’s … Continue reading
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Tagged drama, excerpts, hip-hop, neighborhoods, plays, reality, relationships, violence
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Antonin Artaud
The play’s the only thing, upon this stage — the one true line from which all tangents spring; and if the actors move from joy to rage in but a moment’s span, or seem to bring a touch of madness … Continue reading
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Tagged acting, Antonin Artaud, delirium, drama, madness, misunderstanding, roles
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Hello Dali
cast andrew wyeth pablo picasso salvador dali georgia o’keefe francis bacon THE ACTION TAKES PLACE IN A COFFEE SHOP IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SCENE ONE AS THE LIGHTS COME UP, WE SEE WYETH, PICASSO, AND BACON SITTING AROUND A 50’s STYLE … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artists, creativity, drama, excerpts, plays, surrealism
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Being Thirty Eight
Now that I am thirty eight (just this month) it’s probably time I got my thing in gear; or at least to some extent, figured out what role it is I tried out for, since it’s obvious at this point … Continue reading