Short Plays of Theatre Classics Author:Aurand Harris Here is a collection of twelve classics from different countries, reflecting different cultures and written in different styles. This fine anthology is for teachers who want to stimulate interest in classic drama, for producers who do not have the facilities to give full productions, for directors of the high school one-act play contests who wan... more »t quality scripts, for actors who need scenes for classes, auditions and performances, for librarians who wish to offer samplings of important literature, for students who want a quick survey of classics. All these mini versions have been pre-tested. Several have won contest awards.
The plays include:
Ralph Roister Doister, Midsummer Night's Dream
A Doctor in Spite of Himself, The Tricks of Scapin
She Stoops to Conquer, Fashion
The Romancers, Cyrano de Bergerac
Candida, A Toby Show
The Second Shepherd's Play, The Importance of Being Earnest
Aurand Harris, well known playwright, director and teacher, uses his theatre knowledge and dramatic craftsmanship in editing these theatre classics.« less