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Rumble on the Merry-Go-RoundAt the farthest edge of a massive galaxy, where reality frays and dreams run wild, spins a glittering vortex of pleasure and peril: the Merry-Go-Round. It's not just a place-it's an exotic sensation, a neon-drenched carnival...

Continue Private Meyer's adventures going to Europe and later orders to the Vietnam War. He serves multiple tours of duty and finds new purpose again in life: A devout Catholic, a husband and father, and a writer.These short stories about Army life...

This book explores the works of Humanist/Absurdist American playwright Jack Gelber (1932-2003), whose groundbreaking, immersive play The Connection (produced by The Living Theatre in 1959) served as the link between the Art Theatre/Beat Generation and...

La Espada De Bernardo: Zarzuela En Tres Actos Y En Verso... is a captivating Spanish zarzuela penned by Francisco Asenjo Barbieri and Antonio García Gutiérrez. This three-act verse drama showcases the rich tradition of Spanish musical theatre,...

"Mcdonough's Wife" is a poignant and evocative play by Lady Augusta Gregory, a central figure in the Irish Literary Revival. This compelling work explores themes of love, loss, and societal expectations through vivid characters and lyrical prose. Set...

A German translation of William Shakespeare's tragedy, "Macbeth." This edition presents Gottfried August Bürger's translation of the classic play, allowing German-speaking audiences to experience the dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and supernatural...

Titania; drame musical en trois actes de Louis Gallet et André Corneau, represents a significant work of early 20th-century French opera. This musical drama, originally published in 1903, showcases the collaborative talents of librettist Louis...

Scholia Graeca in Euripidis tragoedias, Volume 1, edited by Wilhelm Dindorf, presents a comprehensive collection of Greek scholia on the tragedies of Euripides. This volume offers invaluable insights into the interpretation and understanding of...

A unique cross-cultural resource with practical insights and theoretical reflections of great value for academics, scholars, educators and practitioners in the fields of theatre studies, dramaturgy, cross-cultural performance studies, contemporary...

"Hold Me, Damn It, Just Hold Me!" by Ali Foumani takes flight on the wings of "The Siberian Crane" by the same author. This play is an unavoidable metamorphosis from monologue to dialogue, a point where solitary voices move toward one another and...

Cast of 8-18+ ActorsWhen potentially deadly solar flares threaten to potentially end all life on Earth as we know it, it's up to Lou, his wife, her oftentimes-forgetful sister Susan, a bunch of scientists, a park ranger, two aliens, a few members of The...

2-15f, 1-6m, flexible ensembleIt begins with the nightly news reporting on a horrific, violent crime. The next 90 minutes rip through a high school in real time, where we witness how life-changing actions culminate in one disturbing act. Inspired by real...

Cast of 8-10 ActorsWhen potentially deadly solar flares threaten to potentially end all life on Earth as we know it, it's up to Lou, his wife, her oftentimes-forgetful sister Susan, a bunch of scientists, a park ranger, two aliens, and a bunch of other...

2 ActorsIf the world was coming to an end, who would you want to spend your last hours with? And what if that person isn't at all who you would choose? Violet is an artist who never got to fulfill a dream of becoming a parent; Morgan is a scientist who...

11-23 ActorsShakespeare in Shorts is just what it sounds like: a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, and delightfully irreverent dive into the world of William Shakespeare, crafted for young performers and their unsuspecting audience members (AKA the parents)...

3f, 1m, 2e with an ensemble as large as you want!Beautiful Hair is the story of an academically gifted, African-American high school senior named Jamila who runs for Student Body President as she attempts to improve her academic resume for Princeton.When...

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1856. New York City. The people of Seneca Village, African American and some Irish immigrants, have lived peacefully and away from the corruption of downtown New York City. However, when the city decides to build Central Park, their quiet hamlet becomes...

No one forgets their first love. For Elis, it's only the pain he remembers. Thirteen years and seven successful books later, Elis is still holding on to the heartache. While trying to distance himself from the hurt, he also created distance between his...

IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S THE SYSTEM.Triumph in the Trenches Volume 2 delivers an empowering exploration of resilience, advocacy, and transformation in workplaces and institutions ranging from corporate offices to churches, hospitals, and law enforcement...

Hamlet; tragédie lyrique en 5 actes et neuf tableaux is a French opera in five acts and nine scenes. Composed by Aristide Hignard with a libretto by Pierre de Garal, this work offers a lyrical interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Set...

La Soltane, a tragedy by Gabriel Bounin, offers a compelling glimpse into 16th-century French drama. This play, presented in its original French, showcases Bounin's skill in crafting emotionally resonant characters and narratives. "La Soltane" explores...

Stamboul is a lyric drama in four acts and five scenes, adapted from Claude Farrère's novel "L'homme qui assassina" and the play derived from it by Pierre Frondaie. This edition presents the poem and music by Édouard Trémisot, dating...

Dejanice is a four-act 'dramma lirico' by Alfredo Catalani, with a libretto by A. Zanardini. This edition presents the full score of Catalani's opera, a significant work within the Italian operatic tradition. Composed in the late 19th century, it...

Myrialde is a lyric opera in five acts and six scenes by French composer Léon Moreau, first published in 1913. The libretto and music are both by Moreau, and the story is based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This work represents a...

"Kassya" is an opera in four acts and five scenes by Léo Delibes, composed in the late 19th century. This vocal score allows readers to explore Delibes' dramatic composition, showcasing his talents beyond his famous ballet scores. Though Delibes...

Le docteur Crispin is a comic opera in four acts by Luigi and Federico Ricci, with a French libretto by Nuitter and Beaumont. This lively opéra bouffe showcases the Ricci brothers' talent for melody and comedic timing. Composed in the 19th...

"Ne touchez pas à la reine," is a comic opera in three acts, with a libretto by Eugène Scribe and Gustave Vaëz. This work, composed by Dominique François Xavier Boisselot, exemplifies the charm and wit of 19th-century French opera. The...

This is the stage music for "Cléopatre," a drama in five acts and six scenes by Victorien Sardou and Émile Moreau. The music was composed by Xavier Leroux. This work provides insight into the musical accompaniment of late 19th-century...

"Le moulin du Vert Galant" is a comic opera in three acts by Mrs. E. Grangé and V. Bernard, with music by Gaston Serpette. This edition presents the vocal score arranged for voice and piano by C. Hubans. A delightful example of 19th-century French...

L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) is a comic opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti. The opera premiered in 1832 and has remained a popular work. This edition presents the full libretto in French. Donizetti's work exemplifies the bel canto style,...

Match de boxe; comédie en trois actes is a comedic play by Jean-José Frappa and Henry Dupuy-Mazuel, originally published in 1913. This edition also includes L'intrus; comédie en un acte, a one-act comedy by Marcel Fabre and Henry...

Dioniso, saggio sulla religione e la parodia religiosa in Aristofane, written by Carlo Pascal and originally published in 1911, delves into the complex relationship between religion and religious parody in the works of the ancient Greek playwright...

La rose de Saint-Flour is a one-act operetta with lyrics by Michel Carré and music by Jacques Offenbach. This charming work, published around 1900, exemplifies the wit and melodic invention characteristic of Offenbach's operettas. Set in the...

Deux vieilles gardes est une opérette bouffe en un acte, fruit de la collaboration entre Léo Delibes et MM. de Villeneuve et Lemonnier. Cette œuvre, datant de 1880, témoigne de la richesse du genre de l'opérette française au...

Cosi fan tutte = Ainsi font toutes, ou, l'École des amants is a comic opera in four acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This edition presents the opera in French, offering a charming rendition of the classic tale of love, fidelity, and deception...

This is Volume 2 of the complete works of George Gascoigne, a significant figure in the English Renaissance. This collection, edited by John William Cunliffe, provides a comprehensive look at Gascoigne's literary output. Readers interested in...

Attendez-moi sous l'orme is a one-act comic opera by Vincent d'Indy, based on a work by Regnard. This charming opera-comique showcases d'Indy's talent for blending humor with musical artistry. A delightful example of French opera from the turn of the...

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare's dramatic works, enhanced with insightful notes and commentary. Featuring contributions from notable scholars such as John Payne Collier, Samuel Weller Singer, Charles Symmons, and...

A collection of "Ariettes séparées des Moissonneurs", this work represents a significant contribution to the French opera repertoire of the 18th century. Composed by Egidio Duni, a prominent figure in the development of...

Discover "Avant-hier matin," a delightful operetta in two acts by Charles Cuvillier, with words by the celebrated Tristan Bernard. This charming work, dating back to around 1900, captures the spirit of French musical theatre at the turn of the century...

Heine on Shakespeare presents Heinrich Heine's insightful commentary on Shakespeare's heroines. This translation offers English readers a unique perspective from one of Germany's most celebrated poets and critics on characters such as Juliet, Ophelia,...

"The Gladiator of Ravenna" is a tragic drama by the renowned Austrian playwright Friedrich Halm (Eligius Franz Joseph Freiherr von Münch-Bellinghausen). Translated into English by Sir Theodore Martin, this play transports readers to the ancient world,...

This collection presents several of Jean Racine's most celebrated plays, including "Mithridate," "Iphigénie," "Phèdre," "Esther," and "Athalie." Jean Racine (1639-1699) was a prominent French dramatist, renowned for his mastery of the...

This inspiring memoir chronicles the remarkable life journey of a woman born as the 19th child in a family of 22 siblings in Lomé, Togo. Growing up in a polygamous household fraught with challenges, she navigated emotional pain, cultural expectations,...