(Best American Short Plays). This second volume of the best monologues from the Best American Short Plays series features a diverse selection drawn from the outstanding works from many of todays best American playwrights. In these monologues; the playwrights capture much of the flavors; feelings; and thoughts of American culture over the past several decades. The result is a collection of taught; engaging monologues offering fascinating perspectives. They are written with an eye toward the stage that makes them excellent source material for actors young and old alike. And they offer a freshness and directness that make them excellent companions for readers attracted to good; often quirky; and always engaging contemporary literature.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Hollywood in the 30s; John Ford; the Abbey Theatre: all upfront and personal.By DudleyA brilliant investigation of John Fords connections to the Ireland of his mother; a Feeney; that played out in his movies; pesonality and friendships. Dublins Abbey Theatre and its ensemble actors provides the main bridge for these affections as Ford befriended and hired a number of its members. The stories that made this history are refreshingly intimate and shed light on the developement of the stage irish identities we carry with us today in this country; the international reach of the Abbey Theatre as it traveled out to support itself and the workings of the Hollywood system during its Golden Era.Mr. Frazier has made the telling of this most interesting story a delight to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. facts or fantasies?By William DoyleThe content of the book is interesting; however; the liberal bias of the author and views on everything; make me wonder if the facts are also changed. The author could have written a decent book had he stuck to the facts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent historyBy BuckmulliganThis is a well researched and documented history of the early Abbey theater troupe -- especially Arthur Sheilds; Barry Fitzgerald (brothers); and Sarah Algood. A must read for anyone interested in Irish theater or the Irish in early Hollywood -- mostly due to the efforts and influence of John Ford.
