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One Act Plays for Stage and Study
Hardcover
Acting & AuditioningPlay AnthologiesPlays
ISBN13: 9781025876481
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
One Act Plays for Stage and Study is a comprehensive collection of short-form dramatic works curated for both the theatrical performer and the literary scholar. Edited by the acclaimed playwright Paul Green, this volume highlights the unique power and structural precision of the one-act play, a format that demands immediate emotional resonance and tight narrative pacing. The anthology features a broad selection of plays that span various genres, including folk drama, social realism, and comedy, reflecting the diverse landscape of early 20th-century theater.
Designed to serve as both a practical guide for the stage and a text for academic analysis, the work provides a window into the evolution of modern drama. Each play is chosen for its excellence in dialogue, character development, and stagecraft, making it an essential resource for actors, directors, and students of the dramatic arts. By focusing on the intersection of performance and study, One Act Plays for Stage and Study remains a vital testament to the enduring relevance of brief, impactful storytelling and its ability to capture the complexities of the human condition within a single act.
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