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#1

Help picking a contemporary play to direct?

I'm trying to pick out a play to direct. I want it to be a contemporary play, preferably something with some dark humor. I'm thinking of doing August: Osage County, I'm not sure if that's overdone or not. Any suggestions?
#2

Help picking a contemporary play to direct?

Two of my absolute favorite contemporary plays are Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead and Autobah. Neither are particularly well-known, since that seems to be something your looking for. I believe you can find the scripts online. :)

Updated On: 9/4/13 at 05:19 PM

#3

Help picking a contemporary play to direct?

What kind of theatre/organization is this for? How old will the cast be? I'll assume that since you posted this on the student board, it'll be a young cast (in which case August: Osage County would be a wildly inappropriate choice). If so, I highly recommend Stephen Karam's beautiful and hilarious play Speech & Debate.
#4

Help picking a contemporary play to direct?

It's for a college production, so everyone is in their 20s. I fell in love with Speech & Debate, but unfortunately a classmate of mine has already signed on to direct that show this year. Thank you for the suggestion though!
#5

Help picking a contemporary play to direct?

ART could be one you might be able to do with people in their 20s. Though it would be better if at least one cast member was older.
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