From Our Repertoire
People Like Us explores the challenging and highly charged issues that confront today’s multi-cultural work groups. A cast of diverse characters clash over discrimination, loyalty, the glass ceiling, and the need to conform to corporate culture.
Still Growing is a comedic celebration of aging, love and fun, and shows that life that does not stop at fifty, sixty or seventy. Exploring aging through the eyes of three generations, it was written by the staff writers of TV’s “Designing Women”.
Rule of Thumb depicts the spectrum of domestic violence and its devastating effects at home and in the workplace. Two women with vastly different backgrounds gather the strength and courage to change their lives.
Where Does It End? addresses bullying and prejudice among teenagers and its ugly consequences. Hate, bias, racism and the resulting violence are examined in this explosive drama.
What’s the Difference is a fast and furious piece designed to appeal to generation “next”. The play teaches young people about diversity and prepares them to face the experience of group identification with open minds.
The Caregivers investigates coping with a chronically ill family member. One of our most powerful dramas, it seeks to draw out the common feelings and experiences of caregivers and asks “Who cares for the caregivers?”
Custom Plays, Scenarios & Workshops
Plays for Living will design a program to address organizational needs:
• Collaborate with client to develop a new play
• Tailor an off-the-shelf program to fit specific needs
• Create a series of short scenarios
• Develop role play exercises which allow audience to participate in exploring scenes with professional actors
• Actors will improvise dialogue in response to audience interaction
