Author Vsits

Last month, Rita Weinstein visited our editorial offices in Tallahassee, FL. We represent two of her plays, Camelot Court, a drama for community theatres and Something Fishy This Way Comes for all groups and audiences. In Camelot Court Corryann Driggers, "sixteen and never been kissed," feels trapped living in the poverty of rural Florida. When Russian missiles are discovered in Cuba, just 90 miles away, everyone in Corryann's small world begins acting on their fears, missed opportunities, and failed dreams. Violence follows, and Corryann's loss of innocence mirrors that loss for an entire nation. (Produced by the Group Repertory Theatre; Los Angeles.) Something Fishy This Way Comes is a light-hearted comedy that mixes a bride and groom with the ghost of a mother, a worried stepmother, telephone psychic, and tabloid reporter for a full evening of fun.

Teen dating violence:

Playwright Dan Kehde explores the symptoms and, in this case, fatal result of teen dating violence in his latest play, “Love Is Not an Angry Thing.” Present this social issue drama to show your young audiences that violence from a boyfriend (or sometimes a girlfriend) doesn’t have to happen. For more signs of teen dating violence as well as preventive measures, check out the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center at www.safeyouth.org. It is a “one-stop shop” for information on youth violence prevention, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other Federal agencies.

Playwriting Contest

The Columbia Entertainment Company is accepting entries until June 1, 2007, for their 20th annual playwriting contest. There is a $500 first prize with possible full production or a staged reading of the winning play. The CEC goal: “We are looking for top notch scripts suitable for family audiences with roles that will challenge and expand the talents of our actors.” CEC guarantees each submission will be read by at least three readers. We feel this organization has done a great job with its contest over the years. Eldridge is proud to have published 9 first place winners, as well as 4 others earning 2nd, 3rd, or honorable mentions. For full entry details visit them at www.cectheatre.org.

Introducing iStage

Introducing iStage: A new download delivery system for select monologues and skits! Finding the perfect monologue or skit for auditions, competitions, classroom work, or short performances just got easier with our new iStage scripts. Royalty free. Instant, secure access. No shipping fees.

Cast Moves Away

We purchased a play and royalties and then two students moved away! We don’t have enough students to fill all the roles. What now? This question was asked by Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School drama director, Kendra Dando. Our editors worked with the script to help the show fit her needs. Here is what she had to say:

“Thanks so much for your suggested changes to Summer of KAOS. These are so helpful and will allow us to do the play. When I read it I was looking for ways to double parts rather than combine them - your changes are great! Again, I appreciate your work on this play. We'll continue as originally planned.”
Break a leg MRH Middle School! Many times small changes may be made to accommodate a theatre group. Of course, be sure to have any changes to a script approved by our editors. Just e-mail us at info@histage.com with any questions.