E5-Minute PlaysE is the latest collection from veteran editor Lawrence Harbison a man who has spent his career championing new and established playwrights by bringing their work into print. What's the story behind this one? In keeping with the spirit of the book we'll give it to you in five.THTH1. On any given day freely circulated viral videos make waves across our society ayand we take the time to consume them. The top trenders boast an average length around five minutes.THTH2. Needless to say an average play runs far longer (and costs much more). Accordingly we don't have the time (or money) for theater.THTH3. Variety is the spice of life a perhaps that's why the passive consumption of digital media runs rampant. Sometimes you feel like something melodramatic; sometimes you feel like something comedic. Sometimes you crave the firm grounding of realism; sometimes you crave the sweet escape of surreality. Sometimes you desire each of these things in rapid succession within the course of a half hour. Whatever your mood bite-sized bits of entertainment keep you covered.THTH4. At long last the world of theater has caught up with the digital realm. Five-minute plays and festivals abound a you can now plow through a full-fledged performance in less time than it takes a busy barista to make your grande chai latte skim with whip.THTH5. Seems you suddenly EdoE have time for theatre.THTHWhether you're an actor looking for a quick warm-up an instructor scrounging for tight scene exercises or an everyday reader eager to speed-date some of today's most talented playwrights E5-Minute PlaysE provides all the theater you need without killing all the free time you have. Why not give it a whirl?

About the Author
LAWRENCE HARBISON (Brooklyn, NY) was in charge of new play acquisition for Samuel French, Inc,. for over 30 years. He edits annual anthologies of best plays by new playwrights and women playwrights, best ten-minute plays, and monologues for men and for women. His column, On the Aisle with Larry, is a regular feature at www.smithandkraus.com. Harbison was a member of the Drama Desk Nominating Committee for the 2010 2011 and 2011 2012 seasons and is a member of the Outer Critics Circle as well as the Drama Desk. He works with individual playwrights to help them develop their plays (see his website: www.playfixer.com). He is the editor of 25 10-Minute Plays for Teens, More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, and 10-Minute Plays for Kids, all from Applause.


Book Information
ISBN 9781495069246
Author Lawrence Harbison
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 449g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 135mm * 22mm