Modern Drama

Step into the captivating world of Middle Eastern theatre with a groundbreaking new eBook: "The Evolution of Middle Eastern Theatre." This comprehensive exploration delves into the rich history, diverse cultural practices, and fascinating development of theatrical arts in the Middle East – a region brimming with stories waiting to be told. Journey with us back in time to uncover the origins of Middle Eastern theatre, from ancient rituals and their influence on theatrical forms to the birth of Islamic theatre. Delight in the splendor of the Golden Age of Persian literature and drama, and ...

All the Ways to Say I Love You by Neil LaBute, directed by Leigh Silverman, is a thoughtful, psychological solo play centered around the character Faye Johnson, performed by multi-award-winning actress Judith Light (Transparent, American Crime Story, Who's the Boss?). Reflecting on an event from her past, Johnson confronts the defining question of her life: What is the weight of a lie?

All the Ways to Say I Love You received its World Premiere production at the MCC Theater in September of 2016. MCC is under the leadership of Artistic Directors Robert Lupone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, and Executive Director Blake West.

Bonus content includes an Audible-exclusive conversation between director Leigh Silverman and actress Judith Light.

At thirty-nine, Anjali Mathur feels like an exotic bird trapped in a golden cage, hating the life of the idle wife of a multi-millionaire husband who simply has neither the time nor the inclination to give her his attention. She meets Parth at a common friend’s party. It’s not just his looks that Anjali’s attracted to, but his gentle and understanding nature. At forty-two, Parth Bhardwaj is an internationally famous author, writing under a pseudonym. Always having steered clear of married women, he has a difficult time keeping away from Anjali, feeling drawn to her from the moment he ...

A gritty, occasionally raunchy, darkly disturbing satire set in the green and leafy suburbs of the City of Sheffield and the Wybourn council housing estate. Freddie is the bigoted, misogynistic patriarch of the Robinson clan, and is twice married, twice divorced. He has been unemployed for almost thirty years and is still claiming incapacity benefits…but the winds of change are blowing through the Department of Work and Pensions, and the council estate too. Over the course of one weekend in April, skeletons are dragged from closed cupboards, dark secrets unearthed and this dysfunctional ...

The Wide Plains of Troy is a modern retelling of the Iliad, where men and women wage war against each other, the truth and life itself. The novel is set in the inconspicuous town of Foxton, Massachusetts, in the ninth week of a war against a dread scourge called The Affliction. Fierce political adversaries fight over truth and life itself—with some saying The Affliction must be fought and others saying it is nothing but a hoax. The question for them—and for our time— is: Will truth trump hatred? Two families are central to the struggle—the Prames and the Mycenas—divided ...

Dipika Sanyal is an established, internationally renowned business woman, running a modelling agency. She is swept off her feet by the handsome Mudit, who simply refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer. The Libra woman is completely floored from the word go. Mudit Trivedi is the financial director of a multi-million crore business. He is deeply attracted to Dipika the moment he sets eyes on her. The Gemini does not want to wait for even a moment before getting to know her better. Things go really well for the two in the beginning, until his estranged family enters the picture. Dipika has ...

Deepshika feels as free as a bird once she decides to kick her womaniser husband out of her life. The lawyer is confident of bringing up her teenage kids with her father’s help. Karan isn’t all that upset when his wife dumps him, leaving behind their preteen daughter for him to bring up. But the alimony she claims comes as a rude shock. Sparks fly when the shocked husband meets the divorced, divorce lawyer. But what will happen when their respective children come face to face? Will they accept their parents’ relationship or rebel against it? Will the once bitten Deepshika and Karan be...

Amy Brown is ready to take on the important role of Love Springs' newest doctor. Unfortunately the current hot grumpy doctor, Chase Davis, wants nothing to do with her. Chase has been running the small town's family practice just fine since his father and the other older doctor he shared the place with retired a few years back. He doesn't need help, thank you very much. He especially doesn't need help from some eternally optimistic, absurdly beautiful, blonde city girl who's likely to leave as soon as she realizes Love Springs doesn't sell fancy pants skinny caramel mocha lattes at the ...

Is it possible to stop yourself from aging? Growing old is inevitable. That’s what the residents of Orchid Lake Village, an assisted living facility, believe until Evergreen Life offers a unique proposition. The pharmaceutical company has a new all natural, organic supplement that promises to reverse the signs of aging. Eloise isn’t as lithe as she used to be. Gladys can’t remember the plot of her favorite TV show. Murray feels like the light inside of him has been blown out. After just a few weeks on the vitamin, they start to feel the effects. Laurel’s once-translucent hair has a ...

Elaine Huang is perfectly happy. She lives in Los Angeles, CA, working as an illustrator for projects of her choice. She regularly meets up with her bestie, Martha, usually at Musashi's, their preferred venue. On one such visit, she answers a call from a persistent unknown number. The phone call changes her life, taking her halfway around the world to Sovereign Island where it brings her back into contact with some family secrets she has done her best to forget. Can Elaine figure out why those secrets have come back to haunt her, while having to adapt to an unfamiliar environment on a ski ...

Rediscover the greatest love poetry ever written. Shakespeare’s sonnets are some of the nation’s favourite lines of verse, but the Elizabethan language can make it difficult to really understand them. Many guides offer to clarify the meaning, but lose the magic of the words by explaining them away. James Anthony has done something boldly different.

Once Upon a Broken Time A simple man in a complicated time. When a city cop turns up dead in a quiet town under suspicious circumstances, the official story doesn’t sit right with Dave Miller. Among other hints of fowl play, whispers of a drug pipeline running through backcountry trails start to surface, and more indications of turbulence are in the air. With law enforcement looking the other way and too many folks content to stay quiet, Dave does what he’s always done: he gets to work. Alongside his loyal dogs, a sharp-shooting wife who’s as steady under pressure as he is, and a ...

"Maybe God Is An American" reveals what happens after Father Sean disappears, and welcomes readers into a new adventure on the other side of the pond. From political maneuvering in Washington to protecting the innocent and battling child sex offenders, this novel is fast-paced and unpredictable and gives readers a view of how an apocalypse could occur. Vinnie is just as interesting in this second installment as he was in the first, forever doubting and succumbing to his baser instincts, but his friendship with Sean hasn’t dimmed, and for much of the second part of the book, he works to ...

Jai Wadhwa aspires to be a published author only to find that the path he has chosen is full of thorns. He’s almost on the verge of giving up his dream when Ishika Chatterjee walks into his life. The commissioning editor of a major publishing house based in Delhi, Ishika is keen to have Jai’s book as part of Cooper Publishing House India’s catalogue, only to find her path blocked from all directions. Heartbroken, Jai goes underground to lick his wounds. Will he ever get to realise his dream or is it doomed forever? While Ishika isn’t one to give up so easily on a project she ...

In this fascinating and deeply researched book, Sharon Marcus challenges everything you thought you knew about our obsession with fame. Icons are not merely famous for being famous; the media alone cannot make or break stars; fans are not simply passive dupes. Instead, journalists, the public, and celebrities themselves all compete, passionately and expertly, to shape the stories we tell about celebrities and fans. The result: a high-stakes drama as endless as it is unpredictable.

Ever miss a prime opportunity for a snappy comeback or a perfect putdown? We all have, kicking ourselves later when we think of what we could have said. The well-aimed insult was never in better shape than when Shakespeare mastered the art of defining dramatic conflict with rapier wit rather than swordplay.

Over Faust en zijn duivelspact zijn talrijke werken geschreven: de Faust-gestalte behelst een mythe van de moderne mens. Wie was deze omstreden geleerde? En welke voorstellingen zijn er op hem geprojecteerd? In zijn hoorcollege neemt Michiel Hagdorn de luisteraar mee op een zoektocht naar Faust langs beroemde Faust-werken: van het oude volksboek Historia von Doctor Johann Fausten uit 1587 tot het meest recente Faust-drama van Tom Lanoye Oustfaust uit 2022.

Introducing "Status Updates and Prejudice": A Modern Tale of Love in the Digital Age In this captivating adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless classic, "Pride and Prejudice," embark on a journey through the intricacies of 21st-century romance in "Status Updates and Prejudice." Set against the backdrop of smartphones, social media, and dating apps, this novel weaves a tale that seamlessly combines the elegance of Austen's narrative with the complexities of contemporary connection. Join the Bennett family as they navigate the challenges of love, reputation, and self-discovery in a world where ...

The author of the highly acclaimed The Fates Will Find Their Way returns with a novel about a far-flung family reunited for one weekend by their father's death. Five minutes before her flight is set to take off, Kate Pulaski, failed screenwriter and newly failed wife with scarcely a hundred dollars to her name, learns that her estranged father has killed himself. More shocked than saddened by the news, she gives in to her siblings' request that she join them, along with her many half-siblings and most of her father's five former wives, in Atlanta, their birthplace.

In Crimson Falls freedom isn’t guaranteed, people aren’t what they seem, and the pizza is killer. When a seemingly ordinary pizza delivery girl with a secret past finds herself trapped under the thumb of a ruthless mob boss, every heartbeat becomes a battle for survival. Troyan Pryce—once driven by ambition in the world of medicine—now navigates a labyrinth of betrayal, violence, and corrupt law enforcement, where even her family’s safety hangs in the balance. With the underworld closing in and dark forces rising from every shadow, Troyan must defy impossible odds to dismantle an ...