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<P align=center>"AUTHORS"</P></FONT>
<P align=center>one-act play, by Julie Demers</P><U></U>
<P>This show is Act II in the Director's Showcase/New Play Festival (Act I is four David IvesĒ plays from <I>All in the Timing</I>), which is part of the 2008 Helderberg Theater Festival on 7/24-8/3, hosted by Indian Ladder Farms and sponsored by the Classic Theater Guild. </P>
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<P>Actors/actresses would like to be in both shows ("Authors" and "All in the Timing") are encouraged to audition for both.</P>
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<P>Characters:</P>
<P></B></U><BR><B>Samuel</B>: 30, (18th c. poet)--**CAST**<BR><B>Constance:</B> SamuelĒs gal, also about 30 (actress 20s-mid 30s)</P><FONT size=1></FONT><B>
<P>Amelia:</B> 30, 19th c. novelist (actress 20s-mid 30s)<BR><B>Mrs. Furlough</B>: 50s-60s (AmeliaĒs mother)</P>
<P><BR><B>Daniel:</B> 30, contemporary playwright (actor 30s--could go younger/older)<BR><B>Melissa:</B> 30, DanielĒs wife (teacher) (actress mid 20s-40)</P>
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<P>Synopsis:</P></B></U>
<P>"AUTHORS" is a comedy about three authors (Samuel, 18th c. poet; Amelia, 19th c. novelist; Daniel, contemporary playwright) who are each struggling with his/her own writing difficulties and personal problems. Though itĒs a comedy, it does have it share of sincere, honest moments.</P>
<P>The three authors are on stage the entire time, each in their own "world". They can communicate to one another OR each can communicate with his/her "real life" <BR>wife/mother/girlfriend, but NOT both at the same time. Their three worlds are established through use of lighting<B>. </B><U>Length</U>: approx. 45 minutes</P>
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<LI>Sensitive, hard-working<B> Daniel</B>, who had a one-hit success with a play, also can't escape his late fatherĒs shadow; meanwhile, his loving, unflinchingly honest wife, <B>Melissa</B>, feels left out of his life and wants to have a family.<B> </LI></B>
<LI>Kind-hearted, frustrated<B> Amelia</B> is struggling with the conventions of her time and trying to support her family, which consists of her mother, <B>Mrs. Furlough</B>, who is supportive of <I>her</I>. </LI>
<LI>Fun-loving <B>Samuel</B> is avoiding all responsibility in his life, to the dismay of his sassy girl, <B>Constance</B>, who is hoping he will take his life and their relationship seriously. </LI></UL><B><U>
<P>Performance dates:</P></B></U>
<P>Wed. 7/24, Sun. 7/27, Thurs 7/30, Wed 8/1, Sun. 8/3 (weeknights 7:30pm, weekends 2pm)</P><B>
<P>For questions and information, please call Julie: 451-9978</P></B></DIV></td></tr></table><br>