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MoonlightFlame
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Posted: 9/13/05 at 5:20pm

I finished Stage Managing Laughing Wild by Christopher Durang a month ago, for a pre-season show it went over well... though some people found it a little bit offensive, most thought is was VERY funny.

Also, Beyond Therapy is pretty funny, this is also by Christopher Durang.

Oh, and I am currently working on Radio TBS...its pretty funny as well.

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Posted: 9/26/05 at 9:43am

We had huge success with Breaking Legs, the set was fairly easy, costuming was not a stretch and the audience LOVED it and came back again.

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Posted: 9/28/05 at 5:10pm

The following is a fun play that gets a lot of laughs, titters to roars.

Title: Divorce Sale

Logline: A group of neighbors hold a s?ance to contact the deceased husband of a ditsy mother-in-law.

Genre: Contemporary comedy. (Ideal for community theatre and dinner theatre venues.)

Set: 1, double-car garage.

Characters: 7 female, 3 male.

Running Length: 90 minutes.

Production History: 3 stage productions (Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; Dalby, Queensland, Australia; and New York City, New York), and 2 staged-readings (San Bernardino, California). Play is also in circulation through the California branches of the American Association of University Women.

Will be availble online at: http://www.singlelane.com/proplay/divorcesale.html

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Posted: 10/14/05 at 2:57pm

It Was a Dark and Scary Night (PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE)
non-musical version available but I don't know the name of it

Tied to the Tracks (PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE)
non-musical version available but I don't know the name of it

Give My Regards to Broadway (PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE)
non-musical version available but I don't know the name of it

Egad! What a Cad! (SAMUEL FRENCH MELODRAMA)

Shut and Bar the Door (DPS?)

Klondike Kalamity (DPS?)

Much Ado About Nothing (the Bard)

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Posted: 11/04/05 at 6:32pm

Okay, another vote for Milmore and Van Sant. "Drop Dead". I have directed it twice and have fingers crossed another local theatre will put me on their schedule next year. Wet-your-pants funny. I read it twice a year and still laugh out loud. Something funny on every page and everything gets laughs. Lines, costumes, sound, props, pre-show. Everything. I also have a soft spot (in my head some would say) for the Farndale Ave series, particularly their Christmas Carol with the wonderful title "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol". Available thru Sam French.

Investigate. Imagine. Choose.

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Posted: 11/07/05 at 9:15pm

We currently have Separate Beds playing as a travelling show, and has been very well received. Very funny, especially to those of us in the "middle age married/committed" demographic.

Last year, we did "A Coffin for Lazarus", written by a local (Canadian) playwright. A farce, knee slapping funny, extremely well received. If you are interested, email me at jbradsha@mts.net.

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:56pm

Check out "Messiah on the Frigidaire" by John Culbertson. The reviewer of our show said "The audience could barely catch its breath between laughs" Of course my acting probably had something to do with it.
But seriously, it is a funny show with some nice emotional twists thrown in too. The author flew in for opening night, and he was great. Its new, so to get a copy you neeed to contact John. johnc@tvpstudios.com

Jim Dough

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Posted: 3/24/06 at 12:52pm

Yep - gotta echo "Dough Boy's" sentiments. I directed "Messiah on the Frigidaire" in Fall 2005 and it was a great show. Part drama/part comedy with REAL characters. It was a joyous project and John C was wonderful to work with. Take advantage of being able to work with an unpublished author - there's so many advantages (of course I hope a publishing house picks up this script soon - it's a real gem!)

Dough Boy - which production were you in? Ours was in Ohio.

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Posted: 3/24/06 at 1:03pm

I am also looking for good comedies, however, they must be CLEAN--meaning we have an audience that doesn't want vulgarity in any way. Any good suggestions? Thanks.

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Posted: 4/19/06 at 8:58pm

If you want a clean comedy that is a true laugh-out-loud night at the theatre, you have GOT to check out the new play by the woman who wrote "Dearly Departed." This one is called "Dearly Beloved," and is a scream! I've seen it twice and have just found out Dramatists Play Service has just now published it AND the sequel is scheduled (already!) to have a world premiere this fall! Go to the website www.JezebellesInk.com for info. Check it out and break a leg! Rachel B

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MoonlightFlame Player Joined: 7/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Posted: 9/13/05 at 5:20pm
	I finished Stage Managing Laughing Wild by Christopher Durang a month ago, for a pre-season show it went over well... though some people found it a little bit offensive, most thought is was VERY funny. Also, Beyond Therapy is pretty funny, this is also by Christopher Durang. Oh, and I am currently working on Radio TBS...its pretty funny as well. Smit
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acmeactor Player Joined: 2/25/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 28	Posted: 9/26/05 at 9:43am
	We had huge success with Breaking Legs, the set was fairly easy, costuming was not a stretch and the audience LOVED it and came back again.
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ljstockham813 Player Joined: 3/31/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 9/28/05 at 5:10pm
	The following is a fun play that gets a lot of laughs, titters to roars. Title: *Divorce Sale* Logline: A group of neighbors hold a s?ance to contact the deceased husband of a ditsy mother-in-law. Genre: Contemporary comedy. (Ideal for community theatre and dinner theatre venues.) Set: 1, double-car garage. Characters: 7 female, 3 male. Running Length: 90 minutes. Copyright ? 1994, 1993. Production History: 3 stage productions (Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; Dalby, Queensland, Australia; and New York City, New York), and 2 staged-readings (San Bernardino, California). Play is also in circulation through the California branches of the American Association of University Women. Publication: ProPlay, Canada. Originally published by Aran Press, Inc. (All rights reserved by the playwright, including stage performances and royalties.) Will be availble online at: http://www.singlelane.com/proplay/divorcesale.html
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Guests Guest	Posted: 10/14/05 at 2:57pm
	It Was a Dark and Scary Night (PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE) non-musical version available but I don't know the name of it Tied to the Tracks (PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE) non-musical version available but I don't know the name of it Give My Regards to Broadway (PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE) non-musical version available but I don't know the name of it Egad! What a Cad! (SAMUEL FRENCH MELODRAMA) Shut and Bar the Door (DPS?) Klondike Kalamity (DPS?) Much Ado About Nothing (the Bard)
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castMe Celebrity Joined: 11/02/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 206	Posted: 11/04/05 at 6:32pm
	Okay, another vote for Milmore and Van Sant. "Drop Dead". I have directed it twice and have fingers crossed another local theatre will put me on their schedule next year. Wet-your-pants funny. I read it twice a year and still laugh out loud. Something funny on every page and everything gets laughs. Lines, costumes, sound, props, pre-show. Everything. I also have a soft spot (in my head some would say) for the Farndale Ave series, particularly their Christmas Carol with the wonderful title "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol". Available thru Sam French.
	Investigate. Imagine. Choose.
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Vagabond Walk-On Joined: 3/03/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 11/07/05 at 9:15pm
	We currently have Separate Beds playing as a travelling show, and has been very well received. Very funny, especially to those of us in the "middle age married/committed" demographic. Last year, we did "A Coffin for Lazarus", written by a local (Canadian) playwright. A farce, knee slapping funny, extremely well received. If you are interested, email me at jbradsha@mts.net.
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Dough Boy Walk-On Joined: 3/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:56pm
	Check out "Messiah on the Frigidaire" by John Culbertson. The reviewer of our show said "The audience could barely catch its breath between laughs" Of course my acting probably had something to do with it. But seriously, it is a funny show with some nice emotional twists thrown in too. The author flew in for opening night, and he was great. Its new, so to get a copy you neeed to contact John. johnc@tvpstudios.com Jim Dough
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Christine Walk-On Joined: 7/15/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 3/24/06 at 12:52pm
	Yep - gotta echo "Dough Boy's" sentiments. I directed "Messiah on the Frigidaire" in Fall 2005 and it was a great show. Part drama/part comedy with REAL characters. It was a joyous project and John C was wonderful to work with. Take advantage of being able to work with an unpublished author - there's so many advantages (of course I hope a publishing house picks up this script soon - it's a real gem!) Dough Boy - which production were you in? Ours was in Ohio.
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gailact Walk-On Joined: 3/24/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 3/24/06 at 1:03pm
	I am also looking for good comedies, however, they must be CLEAN--meaning we have an audience that doesn't want vulgarity in any way. Any good suggestions? Thanks.
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RachelB Player Joined: 4/19/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 4/19/06 at 8:58pm
	If you want a clean comedy that is a true laugh-out-loud night at the theatre, you have GOT to check out the new play by the woman who wrote "Dearly Departed." This one is called "Dearly Beloved," and is a scream! I've seen it twice and have just found out Dramatists Play Service has just now published it AND the sequel is scheduled (already!) to have a world premiere this fall! Go to the website www.JezebellesInk.com for info. Check it out and break a leg! Rachel B
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