Sheldon Sherman (7 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Inscribed and signed by author on title page ('For Rhoda - The wisest of December friends - Love Forever, Sherman'). Rhoda was Rhoda Levine, the opera director, choreographer, and faculty member at Juilliard, Yale School of Drama, etc. Crease across front wrapper, otherwise an excellent copy. Binding tight and square, text clean, bright, and unmarked. Three new plays by two-time Emmy Award winning playwright Sherman Yellen, with a Foreword by Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick ('Fiddler on the Roof'). December Fools: Gloria Temple, the widow of a renowned musical theatre composer, must induce her estranged daughter Marcie to carry on her work running an arts foundation. But when Marcie stumbles upon a hidden cache of her mother's unmailed letters, the means by which Gloria vents her anger, Marcie may be unable to resist the urge for payback for her unhappy childhood. This witty drama features five roles for women from mid-40s to 70s, plus one versatile actor. 'The play has some delicious comic scenes.' New York Times. Budapest: In this contemporary version of Camille set in New York City in 1964, two young screenwriters become involved in the life of Minna, a beautiful survivor of Nazi and Soviet cruelty, whose influence will change them all. This dark comedy offers roles for three actresses in their 40s to 50s, two young men, plus a versatile character actor. Gin Lane: Beth Hamilton Grauer has a loving husband, two young children, and a mansion on Gin Lane in Southampton inherited from her industrialist father. But when her husband forges a loan document using her house as collateral, she must make some life-altering decisions. This contemporary drama features two women and two men in their early to mid-40s and one man around 60. From the foreword by Sheldon Harnick: Having collaborated with Sherman Yellen twice (on the musicals "The Rothschilds" and "Rex"), I thought I knew what to expect when I read this tripartite play collection: interesting, larger than life characters, intelligent, sophisticated dialogue spiced with wit and marked by an enviable command of language, expert stagecraft, and a sure-handed exploitation of the dramatic situations he had created. Nor was I disappointed; all of those elements are there aplenty. What I didn't expect was the element of surprise, adroitly employed for dramatic effect. Both "The Rothschilds" and "Rex" are historical tales of real people in real situations. We had to assume that our audiences (at least those that were acquainted with the history involved) would expect these characters to travel on foreordained paths to predetermined destinations. Anything else would be falsifying history. Not so the three plays comprising "December Fools and Other Plays." The characters in these plays, springing from Sherman's free-wheeling imagination, are free to act in unpredictable ways - and they do! In "December Fools" and "Gin Lane," Sherman treats us to the gratification of unexpectedly upbeat endings, whereas, in "Budapest," the major surprise (there are several) is a poignant, deliberately recognizable variation of one of the key scenes in "Camille." And here I have to confess that Sherman had so thoroughly involved me in this drama, I had to assure myself that after the final curtain fell the telephone would ring, a desired conversation would ensue, and our heroine would be happy once again! A word about the characters in these plays: they are complex, three-dimensional souls, part saint, part sinner. True, they tend to live in worlds most of us don't inhabit, with incomes we can only envy. This being so, one might think that their problems would be alien to us. Instead, Sherman's innate sense of compassion and his ability to people his plays with real human beings guarantee that their problems will register as intensified versions of our own. Consequently, we grieve with their sorrows and share their triumphs. So here is my recommendation. Open a bottle of your favorite wine, settle down in your most comfortable chair and prepare to spend several enjoyable hours in the company of colorful, well-spoken people working their way through highly dramatic situations. You'll find, as I have, that time spent with Sherman Yellen is time well spent. Signed by author.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, 9 by 6 inches, includes Fashion Supplement. Performed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York. Starrring Nicol williamson, Penny Fuller. Directed by Edwin Sherin. Covers pulling a bit from the staples, pages clean, two inches from upper corner of one page missing.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 52 pages. (SL#255).

Spiral Bound Paper. Condition: Very Good. Very clean tight copy. An introduction to the guitar, geared more towards electrics, but has useful information for acoustic beginners as well.

Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. "An introduction to the guitar and a condensed look at the styles and techniques of the 'Greats.'" Contents include: Basic Chords and Strumming; Fingerpicking Patterns; Pentatonic Scales for 'Jamming'; Blues-Rock Licks and Style Analysis; Music Notation (1st Position). 56 pages. Black and white illustrations. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 4to.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1856. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 176, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 176 176.