A Collection of One Acts (Paperback)

Matthew McLachlan

ISBN 10: 1535054174 / ISBN 13: 9781535054171

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. An honest, charming approach to modern theater, A Collection of One Acts is New York playwright Matthew McLachlan's anthology of short plays and monologues dealing with the unifying thread among all the various interactions and experiences we endure as individuals: our humanity.Examining hot-button issues like gender relations, delving into the fearful and grief-stricken recesses of the psyche, and poking fun at our dating frustrations at the hands of technology, these brief scenes and speeches are ideal projects for stage performers of all ages and identities.Some, like the one-act play "Online Dates Are Hard to Handle," are organically and genuinely funny, striking a chord with the shared silliness of everyday life. Others, such as the monologue "Depression versus a Broken Heart," are driven by deeper, darker emotions that all of us must face at one time or another.There is no common plot; there are no common characters. But all of these fantastic stories share one thing-they are universally, unequivocally human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of One Acts (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1535054174
• ISBN 13: 9781535054171
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An honest, charming approach to modern theater, A Collection of One Acts is New York playwright Matthew McLachlan’s anthology of short plays and monologues dealing with the unifying thread among all the various interactions and experiences we endure as individuals: our humanity.

Examining hot-button issues like gender relations, delving into the fearful and grief-stricken recesses of the psyche, and poking fun at our dating frustrations at the hands of technology, these brief scenes and speeches are ideal projects for stage performers of all ages and identities.

Some, like the one-act play “Online Dates Are Hard to Handle,” are organically and genuinely funny, striking a chord with the shared silliness of everyday life. Others, such as the monologue “Depression versus a Broken Heart,” are driven by deeper, darker emotions that all of us must face at one time or another.

There is no common plot; there are no common characters. But all of these fantastic stories share one thing—they are universally, unequivocally human.

About the Author

Matthew McLachlan lives in Astoria, Queens. He is the resident playwright for Ruddy Productions in New York City.