Bøker utgitt av Samuel French Ltd

"Annie and Paul were engaged many years ago and now reside at the same Retirement Community, Seaside Heights Manor. Annie is intrigued by the arrival of Italian actor Roberto. The senior romance is impeded by news of the retirement home being sold"--Page [4] of cover.

Place of publication from publisher's Web site (viewed January 2019).

What happens when six Hurricane Katrina survivors retrace their footsteps at the Mother-in-Law Lounge? Experience heartbreak, humanity, and yes, comedy through the journeys of these real-life New Orleanians, forever steeped in this life-changing, unparalleled misadventure.

In this timely political farce, presidential candidate Raymond Bream comes back to his hometown of Port Pilchard to make a major announcement that will likely win him the election. Meanwhile the incumbent, President Weever, has sent a couple of henchmen to town to prevent Bream from making his speech-by any means necessary. The showdown takes place on the stage of the local community center where an amateur theatre troupe is about to open their latest production, The Vicar's Knickers. As the world of politics encounters its natural cousin-the world of farce-everyone is forced to don disguises and take on numerous roles, and suddenly no one is who they appear to be. Will Bream get to the podium to make his speech, or will the president's hatchet men win the day? -- Publisher website.

From surviving hilarious first dates, to her intimate conquests, this widow navigates her way through it all with humor and perseverance. Featuring a brilliant cast of best friends, a dead husband, and a myriad of potential suitors - Curvy learns the hard way what it means to start life over in the modern age.

From the nationally recognized Educational Theatre Association's Thespian Playworks competition come four short scripts - all created by high school-aged playwrights! Included in this volume are:Flopsie by Nick KrentelPigeon! by Garrett M. RyanTalking to Your Child About Death by Bella YagudaWaylen by Kayla Temshiv

Retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation - and NOT another trip up to Helen, Georgia to see that "precious little German village for the umpteenth time." A Sassy Seniors Cruise through the Caribbean may be just the ticket if she can just convince her best friend, Eaddy Mae Clayton, to stop praying and go with her. Unfortunately, things have not been very pleasant at Magnolia Place Assisted Living since Nurse Pat Jones began working there. The newest resident, Imogene Fletcher, is suddenly losing her memory. Maude Jenkins is obsessed with her favorite soap opera and planning her own funeral. Sam Smith, retired Elvis impersonator, keeps trying to bed every woman in the building. A mystery unfolds with laughter as the gals try to outsmart the evil Nurse Pat Jones and figure out why so many residents have been moved to "the dark side," what exactly IS that mysterious pill, and what happened to Doctor Head? Hilarity ensues as Imogene goes undercover and Maude enters the Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant to throw Pat off their trail. If they can solve the mystery, they may make it to the cruise ship after all.

Not long ago, Paul had a girlfriend, a cat, and few complaints. Now? Well, at least he's got his health. In between shifts at their security guard posts, Paul's work buddies try to cheer him up. But you know what they say about the best intentions... In this quirky comedy, Paul's friends' awkward (and hilarious) attempts to console him prove that some comforts only come on four legs.

Dark comedy / 4 males, 1 female, 1 male or female.

Place of publication from publisher's Web site (viewed January 2019).

An adventure through Orange County told from the point of view of a young woman on the autism spectrum.

A revisionist comedy in verse and prose featuring Imogen, a character who only appears in the first folio of William Shakespeare's Much Adoe About Nothing, speaks no lines, and is probably a typo. A feminist hijacking of Shakespeare that investigates the voices that have been absented from our canon, and the consequences of cutting them. -- Publisher's website.

"The Arsonists is a lyrical Southern Gothic tale inspired by Electra about a father-daughter arson team who escapes to the Florida Everglades. It's a provocative journey from grief to redemption that delves into the primal bond between parent and child, and explores if that bond can ever truly be broken" -- Page [4] of cover.

A wine-tasting road trip to salute the final days of bachelorhood careens woefully sideways as two friends hit the gas en route to mid-life crises. The comically mismatched pair, who share little more than their history and a heady blend of failed potential and fading youth, soon find themselves drowning in wine and women. Emerging from a haze of Pinot Noir, wistful yearnings, and trepidation about the future, the two inevitably collide with reality.

This collection includes:A Girl's Gotta Do, etc. by Julia Izumi - Three teenage girlfriends come together for a planning session to cope with a boyfriend's seeming betrayal. A Last Night on Earth by Hannah Doran - A grieving mother visits her daughter's killer in prison on the eve of her execution. A Short Man and the Eyeballs by Yi Hsuan Tseng - A reflection on what it means to see and be seen, told by one man and four eyeballs.Everything You'll Miss in Minutes by Lauren Wimmer - A brother and sister bring their father's ashes to be scattered on his favorite mountain. Reverse/Loop/Repeat by Steph Del Rosso - Time moves freely as a man and a woman rehash (and prehash) their romantic history.Ron Don Jon Juan by Anna Fox - After being told she is going to die, a hospitalized woman recalls stories of her four previous husbands.Sink. Row. Nice! by Marvin González De León - Three swimmers from three different countries - America, Russia, and El Salvador - battle it out for the gold.Sway by Kristen Field - The host of a radio show and an up-and-coming actress face off on the air.

A young and successful urban couple becomes convinced that their lifestyle is coming to an end. They become "preppers," hoarding supplies and learning to hunt. But their obsession takes its toll, and they are both forced to imagine the apocalypse without the love of their life. A romantic comedy about the end of days.

Wayan is a young, gay Hindu man who lives on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Wayan searches for a way to reconcile who he is with what his family and community expect of him. Mixing traditional forms of storytelling, including puppetry, mask, and dance with modern devices such as digital media, the play nimbly explores the struggle that each of us faces in establishing our identity and living in a way that is true to ourselves. From the central story of Wayan's journey, the play expands to tell true stories of LGBTQ struggles and triumphs from around the world. Each story fits into the play's overall narrative arc, which is built around three key "rites" of passage in life - childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

"Della makes cakes, not judgment calls--those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiancâe is actually a fiancâee, Della's life gets turned upside down. She can't really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself." --Page 4 of cover.

"Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two - you won't want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun! --Page [4] of cover.

"Personifies the questions and answers that 'Sugar' was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small."--Page [4] of cover.

"The village of San Isidro has been without its doctor for eighteen months. Moisâes has remained a recluse, refusing to even look at a patient, since the day the army took his wife away during the country's civil war. But when a mysterious plague begins to ravage the countryside around San Isidro, the local parish priest convinces Moisâes to take action. And when Moisâes examines his first patient, he discovers he has the miraculous power to heal this plague with the touch of his hand. But among the thousands of pilgrims who flock to San Isidro, Moisâes is forced to confront his past, and San Isidro the violence that tore it apart. A meditation on mourning, redemption, and revenge, Seven Spots On The Sun follows each character's attempt to come to terms with the extraordinary losses they have suffered and the miracles they have witnessed"--Page [4] of cover.

Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.

"The antipodes" is a play about people telling stories about telling stories.

It's 1945. American soldiers return home to ticker tape parades and overjoyed families; Private First Class Donny Novitski, singer and songwriter, returns with the hope of rebuilding his life with just the shirt on his back and a dream in his heart. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation's next swing band sensation, Donny joins forces with a motley group of fellow veterans, and together they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. However, complicated relationships, the demands of the competition, and the challenging after-effects of war may break these musicians. But, when Donny meets a beautiful, young singer named Julia, he finds the perfect harmony in words and music that could take this band of brothers all the way to the live radio broadcast finale in New York City. Victory will require every ounce of talent, stamina, and raw nerve that these musicians possess.

Here, at the corner of a country that feels both foreign and familiar, three orphaned, stateless youth have built a simple life out of recreation and mischief-making. Their world is rocked as a parade of immodest strangers slowly invade, offering gifts of language, medicine, art, and commerce. As the lure of development blurs their beliefs, life and landscape mutate, threatening their long-held values, community, and humanity. In a comic spectacle to challenge the pretense of altruism and civilization, Frontieres Sans Frontieres asks what happens when generosity looks a lot like self-interest? How to comprehend when the promise of language matures to the tyranny of words? Who wins and who loses in a war to hold on to the people and places we love?

"Ray and Joey, twin sisters, have returned home to their small southern town to help their father in a moment of crisis. He is recently divorced and has just had an altercation with the administration at the school where he teaches. Joey is about to head off to Berlin on a Fulbright scholarship, while Ray has just left her job and a romantic relationship with her boss. The family comes together and sees friends from their pasts, but they can't get over the ennui that is associated with moving on from where they've been to where they will be"--Page [4] of cover.

Place of publication from publisher's website.

"Coyotes evading police. Billboards predicting the end of the world. It's been a strange day at the office, and it's only nine a.m. Moving floor by floor from the basement up to the roof, scenes between employees in a corporate office explore the angst-ridden relationships between those that people often take most advantage of: their coworkers"--Page [4] of cover.

"Inspired by the real letters between Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks spanning from 1899 to 1937, this fast-paced comedy asks: What is revolution? What does it mean to be at odds with the world? How do we fulfill our potential? And how the hell do we grow old together?"--Page [4] of cover.

"It's 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fianc¿e. But now in a new land, they just might find each other ... Skipping back and forth from the dramatic evacuation of Saigon to the here and now, playwright Qui Nguyen gets up-close-and-personal to tell the story that led to the creation of--Qui Nguyen"--Back cover.