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Some say the streets of New York City are paved with gold, full of wealth and opportunity. In 1911, five young immigrant women search for their promise of the American Dream while working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.But battling poverty and dangerous working conditions, can they keep their dreams alive?Or will it all turn to ashes?REVIEWS***** "This is a beautiful piece of storytelling."- Plays to see***** "As the audience left this impressive production, I could hear some of them talking about Grenfell, reminding us how little things have changed in over a hundred years."- British Theatre Guide**** "Paved with Gold and Ashes is a masterfully crafted piece which allows a glimpse into the very real running themes of classism, racism, and sexism. It's powerful in delivery, clear in intent, and has the potential to truly pack-a-punch." -- everything-theatre.co.uk"A striking piece of theatre, a significant piece of history." ̶ oughttobeclowns.com*****"Thurston's agonising and attentive descriptions of the factory fire is one of the most effective pieces of dramatic writing I have ever seen. Set against a red glow, the fire is brought to life with words and words alone. What is said and described is horrible and unfair. Thurston's writing provides an unflinching mirror to today, where the malpractice of economic giants still persists. Thurston reminds us that there is nothing accidental about these catastrophes that result in the murder of citizens and employees - they are the final movement in a larger process, of what happens when those who have worked tirelessly in order to maintain a dream of the future, are disregarded by those who are living that dream." ̶ broadwaybaby.com

This Element is of the eighteenth-century performance history of The Fair Penitent demonstrates the interrelation of print and performance and models how readers can recover elements of performance through close attention to text.

A delightful adaptation of four Beatrix Potter stories suitable for the entertainment of younger children. In The Story of Miss Moppet the kitten tricks the mouse by playing ill, but is outwitted in the end. The Tale of Two Bad Mice finds Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca thrown into tempers by the inedible model food in Jane's and Lucinda's doll's house. ¿The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit features a rabbit with savage whiskers and a turned-up tail who steals a carrot from Nice Rabbit, but meets his match in the Man with a Gun. In The Tale of Tom Kitten mother cat Tabitha discovers to her disdain that kittens will be kittens in any clothes.

"You lean in close to softly whisper, Don't go. . . "She intoxicated his thoughts. Attracted at first by her words, alluring and sensual, as the relationship blossoms she becomes everything he looks for in a partner. She sees and appreciates the world around her - life, friendships and love. Could she be the woman he would spend the rest of his life with? Or a cunning ten-week deception? All that remains is to meet in person . . .A tale of romance online - the mystery and the perils of courting a lover through words alone.

A City wakes to no water. Not a drop. Panic grips the suburbs. Hospitals, schools, businesses shut down. Fights break out in supermarkets over bottled water. We must now imagine life without nature's precious drop. After a devastating cyber-attack a city's water has been cut off. Terrorists have threatened to poison supply. Millions are terrified, scared to turn on their taps. Award winning photojournalist Mack Grayson returns from overseas war zones to save his crumbling marriage and becomes embroiled in the biggest story of his life. While covering a blazing inferno for his newspaper he fortuitously becomes the fire's star tv reporter. This good fortune launches him on a new career and in pursuit of those holding his city to ransom. But life's not easy for Mack, jealous enemies are trying to thwart his meteoric rise by smearing his reputation and accusing him of murder. It's now a race against time as he tries to clear his name while pursuing the terrorists and presenting informative and entertaining TV updates. The final threat is for the water catchment to be bombed from the air with deadly Anthrax, thousands will die. Mack intervenes in a dramatic car chase, intercepting the plane, crippling it. It still manages to take off. Can he save the city and the lives of five million people? While this is a fictionalised account of how a city is held to ransom when its water utility is under attack from outside forces how far is it from reality. How protected is our planet's liquid gold? How easy is it to seize control of reservoirs and catchments, even poison them? Tap Dancers explores some real possibilities. In recent times the world has witnessed terrorist threats, cyber attacks on corporations, website seizures and ransom demands paralysing communities, cities, even countries. What's next? Water?NB: Tap Dancers is not just about doom laden scenarios its also a story of real life relationships at home and at work and how perseverance against the odds fosters happier outcomes, even love. With room for murder.

Naked on Request is monologue for the stage, designed for an actor who seeks a fulfilling challenge. The action of the play is the gradual undressing of self, removing the layers of expectation and tradition in an attempt to achieve authenticity. Performance rights are available from the playwright. Most educational theatres and non-profit theatres that support the LGBTQI+ communities are exempt from royalty payment but should still contact the playwright.

A collection of plays by Dan Nolen and Henry Intili. Clever, cute and always entertaining, this collection covers many years of their collaboration.

In 1888, three experienced, nineteenth-century American lady adventurers, armed with umbrellas, a picnic and pith helmets, set out to explore "Terra Incognito", eagerly embracing cultures and replicas of distant civilizations(such as an eggbeater which they deduce must be "a marsupial's unicycle").Caught in a time warp, they find them selves in Eisenhower's 1950s America where they sample rock 'n' roll and discover artefacts which include "I like Ike" badges and yet more eggbeaters! The trio split when two decide to remain in 1955: Alexandra becomes an expert rock 'n' roller and Fanny falls in love with a cocktail-bar owner. It is left to Mary to continue the journey of exploration, but not before she has shed her Victorian garb for a pair of trousers!Eric Overmyer's witty, surreal play has played to acclaim through out America and was seen at the Lilian Bayliss Theatre, London, in 1989, starring Paola Dionisotti, Juliet Stevenson, Gerda Stevenson and George Irving, anddirected by Anna Furse.

He is alone and suffers. His wife has died of cancer. She has an interesting job teaching children with disabilities.Country living brings relief to him, as does his skill in playing jazz/metal. A holiday might sort her future out, for there are questions. How about love and suffering and life as it happens?

When JH fails to return from a holiday Emma is worried. With Jake, she sets out on a search in the Flinders Ranges, camping. From JH they had learned about the real meaning of Eros and how being a Friend of Jesus is special. He told them about the language of love. It is all a matter of becoming authentically yourself. Being in love, and intimately living together out bush, Emma and Jake are faced with this language. Emma is determined to get it right. Jake finds a surprising solution. The ancient idea of Eros and the true meaning of love are given renewed relevancy in a story that is never superficial.

This new novel takes place in a remote Swiss valley in the mid-19th century. It is based on a true story.When eleven-year-old Josef is killed by a rock avalanche, his brother is convinced it is murder. He had seen someone on a rocky outcrop above the scree before it began to roll. But who would want to kill an eleven-year-old boy, and why? Jakob suspects the privileged son of the owner of a matchstick factory, but nobody takes him seriously and he is powerless to obtain justice.Thirty years later, Jakob's profoundly deaf daughter is raped by the same man and becomes pregnant. Jakob is determined to get justice for his daughter, at no matter what cost. He unearths a myriad of well-kept secrets in the tight-lipped community, but is anyone willing to tell the truth? Just as he thinks he has uncovered the facts, he realises he has made a vital mistake all along. Nothing is really as it seems.

Joffroy Rudel, un troubadour aquitain, a tant chanté la beauté légendaire de la princesse de Tripoli, Mélissinde, qu'il en est tombé amoureux. Sentant sa dernière heure venir, il veut enfin la rencontrer et organise une expédition, accompagné de son fidèle ami Bertrand d'Allamanon, troubadour de Provence. Le navire arrive près de Tripoli mais Joffroy est trop faible pour aller à la rencontre de Mélissinde. Il charge Bertrand de la convaincre de venir à son chevet. Bertrand réussit à pénétrer dans le palais. Mélissinde en le voyant est persuadée qu'il est Joffroy Rudel, dont elle connaît les poèmes et la chanson de la Princesse lointaine. Elle en tombe follement amoureuse.

Théâtre / ComédiePaul, le père de famille, écrit des livres. Sa femme, Claire, est professeure d'Histoire. Quand l'éditrice de Paul, richissime héritière, décide de rompre avec les codes en venant à pied chez son auteur plutôt qu'en voiture avec chauffeur, le dîner qui devait être des plus formels se transforme en une aventure épique.Pendant ce temps, Guillaume, le fils de Paul et de Claire, s'intéresse plus au gazon anglais qu'à ses études de droit.Une comédie rondement menée qui montre que la vie est parfois plus difficile à maîtriser que la rédaction d'un ouvrage.

'Shaken Life as We Knew It' is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will leave you questioning the state of our world. As you delve into the story, you will find yourself drawing parallels between the end times depicted in the book and the current times we are living in. The vivid descriptions and intense plot will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, with your heart racing and your mind racing with questions. Will humanity survive? Has the world come to an end? These are just some of the questions that will plague your mind as you follow the characters on their journey through struggles and destruction. In these times, a story like this is what people need because everyone is drifting apart from their faith due to the allure of disbelief. Through its storytelling, the book beautifully illustrates the trials faced by believers. How this world tends to take over our thoughts.

"El olor dulce y amargo de los mangos fermentados entre las hojas en el suelo frente a su casa era trasladado por el viento, casi nunca habia tanta brisa en San Diego por los dias de junio, pero la luna ya habia crecido todas sus fases y estaba llena,la noche penetro apacible y silenciosa, el podia sentir el olor del terror que se avecinaba porque la Pavita Muertera saltaba de una rama a otra sobre el arbol del Saman anunciando infortunio con su canto".Un asesinato, un robo y la huida de Espana es el secreto mejor guardado de la familia Altivo, errores de los que nunca nadie hablo: Santiago es el heredero de las desgracias de un pasado ensangrentado. Es una historia magica, de drama, misterio e intriga donde el protagonista, siendo el ultimo de su linaje nos muestra de forma misteriosa sus tormentos, leyendas urbanas, sabores, olores, fiestas populares, su manera de amar y de concebir el amor.Esta novela cuenta la angustiosa vida de Santiago Altivo, un personaje que sufre por situaciones inexplicables. Una presencia invade sus pensamientos haciendo que pierda la perspectiva entre la realidad y la fantasia, cambiando su manera de ser, y su retraida personalidad que nunca nadie supo como definir.El Rufian lo acosa, lo domina, absorbe su vida, controla su voluntad por lo que se pregunta constantemente: "?Sera que me estoy volviendo loco?". De ahi surge una batalla con sus propias creencias, traumas del pasado, abusos familiares a los que fue sometido, pero Santiago dara un giro cuando Eva Rivas, su amante de ocasion, le sugiere asistir a la consulta de un psiquiatra quien juega a ser juez y Dios de la vida del protagonista, esculcando en sus mas intimos pero oscuros deseos.

"When Omekannaya, a rather reckless, Oscar Wildean character, traverses town and country sowing his wild oats, he never reckoned that his comeuppance was just by the corner. This is part of the twists and turns that await the readers as they approach the end of this play. Nwogu, perhaps better known for his poetry, writes with candour infused with an abundance of local flavour."- Anaele Ihuoma, Author, The Sea Route to Senorita's Heart.' the play, Scenes of Sins, is Wellington Nwogu's enthralling magnum opus that reflects the decay of incest, common among some immoral fatherland as depicted by some characters in the play...Entertaining, invigorating and enchanting; there are no better words to describe the playwright's work, as with the proverbial 'king with the midas touch,' so is Nwogu's work written in gold."- Chi NDù ÉfóGò, Storyteller, Writer; The African Culture Club Writers Series Woji Port Harcourt, Nigeria."In the play, Scenes of Sins, Wellington Nwogu imaginatively depicts a society where the decay of incest and taboos are displayed on the screen of contemporary times."- Purple Letters Publishers, Port Harcourt.

"With this fascinating treatise, Woes of the Wolves, aesthetically woven for the delight of all literary enthusiasts; Wellington Nwogu artistically replicates dozens of rampant diverse abysmal quandaries in his homeland as perpetrated by the metaphoric 'wolves'...This presents Nwogu as an unswerving writer whose writings bother so much on social decadences and more."- Prof. Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, Former Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt."In this literary masterpiece, entitled, Woes of the Wolves, Nwogu effectively wields and reflects realities as he fights against the bane of corruption, impiety, greed and bad influences for the betterment of our society?"- BM Dzukogi, Former National Secretary,Association of Nigerian Authors."There is something Kafkaesque about the creative works of Wellington Nwogu, especially with the prevailing circumstances surrounding his home country, Nigeria. His writings bring to the fore, different disturbing issues of humanity: issues, such as ravenous and wicked acts of people, among others as epitomized in his Woes of the Wolves, a profound play, written in a more creative manner."- Chi NDù EfóGò, Author, Oh Son of Dust, Port Harcourt, Nigeria."Woes of the Woes is a classical and theatrical embodiment of the travails of the perpetually impoverished majority, and the minority (the so-called leaders), who continue to lavish on the frailties of the led. Wellington captures this epic reality in a lucid dramatisation of actions and consequences. Nature is indeed unbeatable!"- Dr. Ebidenyefa Tarila-Nikade, Author, Vulnerable Chronicles.

Mourning Becomes Electra is a play written by the American playwright Eugene O'Neill. It premiered on Broadway in 1931 and ran for 150 performances.The story is an updated Greek tragedy and features murder, adultery, incestuous love and revenge. O'Neill's characters have motivations that are influenced by the psychological theories of the 1930s. Hence, it can be understood from a Freudian perspective, with characters displaying Oedipus and Electra complexes.Mourning Becomes Electra is divided into three plays entitled Homecoming, The Hunted, and The Haunted, with themes corresponding to The Oresteia trilogy by Aeschylus. These plays are normally shown together and, as they each have four or five acts, it is extraordinarily lengthy, often being cut down when produced.

The vast oil fields of Texas between Abilene and Fort Stockton are referred to by many as "The Big Country." The towns, big and small, as different as they may be, they all share two things in common......oil and cattle.The wind-blown hills of the Big Country can be desert-hot in the summer or bitter-cold in the winter. The harsh, unforgiving landscape there creates tough people who are tied closely to the land. People who work hard, play hard, and love hard.This is the story about two such people who meet by sheer chance on a late Sunday afternoon at a truck stop in a small town. That unexpected meeting would turn into a whirlwind romance with life-long consequences for both of them and also everyone around them.

"Packed with familial intrigue, pulsating action, and a tender romance at it core" _Literary Titan With everything on the line, will she risk it all for love?Alexandria never imagined she'd find a love like this, but when she does, it changes everything. Suddenly, her life makes sense. Alessio is her everything. Where he goes, she will follow.But sadly, that dream is stymied when her family's complicated past returns with a vengeance. Old enemies' surface. Long-held grudges are reignited. The love of her life is forced into an untenable position.Alessio hoped he'd find someone as kind, loving, and irresistible as Alexandria. Now that he has her, nothing can tear them apart. But when her ex-husband connections to a crime syndicate turn her into a human target, love and the future they hope to share are jeopardized. He vows to fight back, but doing so could cost him everything, including his life.Is this where their love story comes to an end? WRATH COMES HOME TO ROOST!Editorial ReviewsWe are proud to present you with our Literary Titan Book Award. Your book was recently reviewed through our Book Review Service, and with that service, your book is entered into our Literary Book Award competition. Your book deserves extraordinary praise, and we are proud to acknowledge your hard work, dedication, and writing talent. Start telling the world that you're an award-winning author because we will be! Thank you,Thomas AndersonEditor In ChiefLiterary Titan Believe Unshattered Love. Your book has received 5 out of 5 stars from our reviewer. Believe Unshattered Love by L.C. Renie elegantly continues Alexandria's captivating quest for love and its transformative influence on her life. The moment she crosses paths with Alessio, her world shifts dramatically. But as she unravels her family's intricate history, it threatens to cast a shadow on their blossoming romance, introducing layers of complexity and potential danger.Both Alexandria and Alessio find themselves ensnared by the ghosts of the past. As Alessio confronts challenges rooted in Alexandria's history, he finds himself navigating a precarious landscape. The duo are faced with a crucial choice: can their bond weather these storms and flourish, or are they destined for heartbreak?Renie crafts a tale that effortlessly guides readers into the depths of Alexandria's ancestry, laying a rich foundation for her narrative. The stakes are high for both Alessio and Alexandria as they grapple with the question of how much they're willing to sacrifice for a shared future. The narrative is engaging and fluid, with each chapter drawing readers deeper into the unfolding drama. Packed with familial intrigue, pulsating action, and a tender romance at its core, this novel is a delightful treat for aficionados of the romance genre.Believe Unshattered Love is a compelling continuation that seamlessly intertwines love, mystery, and adventure. It's a must-read for readers who revel in tales of undying love and the challenges it faces.Thank you,Karen AlmeidaAssistant EditorLiterary Titan

"In a dark (darkly awesome!) future, New York's boroughs have grown too dangerous to police. Shoguns reign, vampires infest Brooklyn, and most terrifying of all, it's still stylistically the '70s. After losing her lover to some undead hoodlums, Dewdrop gets herself a training montage and a sidekick, and sets off for revenge. Explosively funny nonsense ensues. SOUL SAMURAI kicks the Vampire Cowboys recipe up a notch; the script has the complexity of a graphic novel, though it hasn't sacrificed its zinelike homemade sweetness. Yes, outside it's still the chill dead of winter, but go and guffaw your way through SAMURAI. It can bring you back to life. A Time Out New York Critic's Pick!"Helen Shaw, Time Out New York "Not many theater groups can count both Comic Con as a sponsor and the Ma-Yi Theater Company as an artistic partner, but then there aren't a lot like Qui Nguyen's Vampire Cowboys, where pop culture and theater artistry combine seamlessly and satisfyingly. It's smart and funny stuff that's deftly supported in this sure-handed production, where Asian theater traditions are ably blended with Nguyen's exhilarating fight choreography. Side-splittingly funny and slyly intelligent!"Andy Propst, Village Voice "Even if, unlike me, you don't have a fondness for petite women brandishing large weapons, SOUL SAMURAI offers plenty of charm and entertainment. SOUL SAMURAI, a glorious melting pot of influences and inspirations, is theatre at its best. A Critic's Pick!"Mark Peikert, Backstage

It's the 1950s and there's been a horrendous murder in the town of Essex, Vermont. Sheriff Max Duncan strikes an uneasy alliance with the village of Essex Junction's Police Chief, Rob Allen. Suspects include a teenager with an ugly secret, and a cursing Abenaki who suffers from battle fatigue. Counseling couple, Don and Connie Collins, are drawn into this mystery which takes place amongst familiar historic landmarks in Burlington, Shelburne, Essex Junction, and beyond. This is a bumpy journey through colorful New England seasons, old-time religion, and Ouija boards.

Della had walked onto the porch to water some plants. Nellie was in the kitchen finishing supper for the boarders. Della looked up and saw a buggy heading her way. She laughed that Jim had forgotten his usual supper from Nellie. She started down the steps, going toward the buggy, as Jim was turning the buggy to head out. Della came up to Jim and asked him what he had forgotten. When Della looked up and saw him, her face went ashen, and she turned to run, but it was too late! Della felt her body being pulled into the buggy, and it started to move. She tried to scream, but hands were covering her mouth. She fainted.

Trapped! is not an ordinary who-done-it. There are "clues" throughout the play to help the audience discover the real meaning of the drama. Some things to look for are the significance of the characters' names; words and actions which ring a Scriptural bell; how the main character is different from the others. Because of its theme -- the death of one person in an effort to save others -- it is an ideal play for Lent. The characters do in fact resemble people in the life of Jesus. There is also a Jesus figure here. The audience will be prompted to some response, which is why the play can be presented with some discussion following or as part of a worship service. Discussion questions are included as are suggestions for worship.Trapped! is ideal for a youth group activity or family night program during Lent.

My grandparents had come to America from hard times of starvation and despair. Because of widespread poverty, thousands of Italians and Sicilians were emigrating from their homeland in the early 1900s. Certainly, things must have been dark in Sicily in 1910 when my grandfather was only seventeen. How did he determine at such a young age that he had to make it to America "on the boat" and alone? That is just one of the questions I wanted answered. Even with a sense of regret that there would be no answers to find, I viewed the opportunity to go to Italy and walk on Italian soil with Dad a closure, of sorts, to the mystery of my heritage that I was sure I would never solve.With these thoughts, Judy Giudice Tull begins an adventure into her past. Like many modern-day genealogy seekers, she is willing to investigate any resource she can uncover. She is a never-say-die, sensitive person whose love for family is a constant driving force. She writes beautifully about family love throughout her search for something, anything to uncover her family history from the old country. The reader will enjoy visiting famous sites and tasting new cuisines as detective work ensues. You will participate firsthand in suspense of her characters' hopes, surprises, disappointments, and rewards as she takes you on an unexpected journey of love--an adventure story that happens only in the movies!--Father Ilario Dichiera, Catholic priest*****Closing the Circle: a Journey of Love is an over-the-top, happy story shouting to be heard. It is the response to numerous folks from many walks of life who heard of the happenings and implored the author, "You have to write a book!" A truly beautiful story.--Dewey Johnson, author of The Lord's Prayer: Hope for the Neighborhood.