Items related to The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Synopsis
"All the world s a lie, and all the men and women merely liars."
PLAY SYNOPSIS
Dorante is charming, handsome, and a pathological liar! When he arrives in Paris, Dorante's outlandish tales amaze and convince all who hear them, but for each problem his clever lying solves, it creates two new ones. Will he manage to keep his stories straight, his dupes none the wiser and somehow still get the girl? This joyful French farce bursts onto the stage in Broadway playwright David Ives'sparkling new adaptation.
"The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, as refracted in a theatrical fun-house mirror. Welcome to The Liar." --- David Ives
SELLING POINTS
The book features:
- Fresh, new adaptation of Corneille's The Liar by Broadway playwright, David Ives
- A short history of the Shakespeare Theatre Company and the ReDiscovery Series by Artistic Director Michael Kahn
- Fascinating essay, The Whole Truth About The Liar, by David Ives
- Short biography of Pierre Corneille
-Corneille in a Minute: a 30-entry chronology placing Corneille in context to the world around him
-Original production information including cast list
-Commissioned and first performed by the Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Lansburgh Theatre in Washington D.C., opening April 12, 2010 under the direction of Michael Kahn.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David ives is probably best known for his evenings of one-act plays called All in the Timing and Time Flies. Recent shows include New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza; Irving Berlin s White Christmas; Is He Dead? (adapted from Mark Twain); and Venus in Fur. He is the author of three young-adult novels, Monsieur Eel, Scrib, and Voss. He is a graduate of Yale School of Drama and a former Guggenheim Fellow in playwriting.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSmith & Kraus Pub Inc
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1936232413
- ISBN 13 9781936232413
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages109
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 19.81
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00066963513
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # B09J-00783
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_395358907
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Liar
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers. Seller Inventory # 10712461-5
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: One Planet Books, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing and/or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Seller Inventory # 001489040U
Quantity: 6 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 1936232413-R
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: Textbooks_Source, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Seller Inventory # 001489040U
Quantity: 6 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.35. Seller Inventory # bk1936232413xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Signed Copy . Revised edition. Signed by author on title page. Seller Inventory # K08OS-00252
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Liar (ReDiscovery Series)
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new1936232413
Quantity: 1 available