Theater Masters’ Take Ten
Theater Masters’ Take Ten by Lindsay Carpenter, published by Samuel French on May 3, 2021, is a collection of dramatic works that explores various themes through a humorous lens. This edition comprises 114 pages and is presented in English. The book features a range of stories, each offering a unique perspective on life, death, and the complexities of human relationships, all infused with elements of dark absurdist comedy.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives, including a tribute to a troubled young man, a whimsical exploration of love in an ambiguous medieval setting, and a journalist’s unexpected encounter with a media-savvy polar bear. The collection also delves into personal reckonings, such as a bank manager confronting her past and a college student’s humorous exploration of masculinity. Each piece invites reflection on the intricacies of human experience, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genre of drama and fiction.
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A TEMPORARY FUNERAL FOR DARREN MCDUFFY by Brianna Barett
An eclectic group of mourners gathers to pay tribute to a troubled young man in this dark absurdist comedy.
THE GAME by Lindsay Carpenter
In an ambiguously medieval setting two people “Her” and “Him ” move through the phases of their lives by playing games and toying with love.
HOW TO SAVE THE POLAR BEAR by A.R. Corwin
An ambitious journalist and camera operator get more than they bargained for when they encounter a jaded media-savvy polar bear.
VARIABLE RATES OF KINDNESS by Cayenne Douglass
When a successful bank manager recognizes a downtrodden credit applicant both women are forced to reckon with their painful shared past.
BREAK THROUGH by Erika Hakmiller
As a fraternity prank college student Cameron breaks in to the apartment of a young straight couple somehow opening up a candid and amusing exploration of masculinity.
THE COMPANION by Matthew Libby
A chance encounter between an embittered truck driver and a synthetic near-human leads to a poignant contemplation of life and death.
LADY BUG HEAVEN by Tony Mantia
When six-year-old Emma innocently asks “What’s going to happen to me when I die? ” her parents are thrown into an existential crisis.
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