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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: A Collection of plays by Mark Frank is a very funny book. It has six plays all which are off the wall comedies. I liked Hotel 5 the best, it's so warped, yet very funny. I also like A Purrfect Life about two cats and the only serious play in he collection, Bend. I would say that this book is definately worth the price.
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Summary: A good start
Review: For a book that's self published, as the writer paid to have it published through iUniverse's Writer Club, this is a good start. The author has taken things into his own hands; and while his work is a little rough and lacking, he can certain grow into a better playwright with some professional productions, writing classes and experience.
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Summary: Impressive!
Review: I am a playwright from New York and even though this book is self published it has great quality. The plays are very original and some are quite funny. I recommend this book of plays for those who are looking for something different, but amusing.
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Summary: Quality
Review: I do stand up for a living, so I think I can fully say that I understand comedy. This is comedy! So many people just don't understand, but if you're a fan of humour and absurdism - this book is for you!
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Summary: Theatre of the Absurd ot The Sixth Sense?
Review: I specifically enjoyed the play "Bend" because it had a "Sixth Sense " type of feel to it. The characters were original, (although some of their barriers of sexual abuse and alcholism were described in a stereotypical and predictable way.) This is a great play for anyone who is dealing with a limited budget, there is really no need for elaborate scenery or costumes. I found the character of the rodeo clown particularly interesting and loved how all of the characters slowly melted into different aspects of the main character and her barriers in life.I also enjoyed "Purrrfect"... a very fun use of illiteration with creative insights into the feline world. The other plays I found to be "strange" for "strange sake" and relied on shock value to carry the story with no real point or direction. None of the outlandish behavior (or language) made the plot travel. It reminded me of drunken conversations you have at happy hour that seem witty at the time but sound stupid when we joke about them the next day at work. Overall, some new and original monologue opportunities for auditions in "Bend" and some fun reading and acting challanges in "Purrrfect". The other plays you can skip over... and pick up some "real" Absurdist Theatre by Pirendello. If you want repetition ("Figaro", "Harry") review a copy of "Who's on First?"... Mr. Frank, have you ever seen listened to "The Barber of Seville" or "The Marriage of Figaro"? Or are you drawing your research out of the Bugs Bunny version?
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Summary: the most origional title
Review: Since I have known Mark Frank for nearly 10 years, I have to say that it is a real pleasure to see these plays in print. I laughed, I cried, I gagged and I kept on reading.
Far out, can't wait to see them produced.
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Summary: A strong show of talent
Review: Since I have known Mark Frank for nearly 10 years, I have to say that it is a real pleasure to see these plays in print. I laughed, I cried, I gagged and I kept on reading.
Far out, can't wait to see them produced.
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Summary: Self published?
Review: Thanks for the tip about this being self published through Iuniverse as that make more sense about the quality. An editor with a good eye is needed. A taleneted playright is needed even more.
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Summary: the most origional title
Review: While this book doesn't have the most origional title for a collection of plays i have ever heard of, it still entertains. From bend to Hotel 5, this book will make you cry, cry, and then cry some more. Although i will point out the lowpoint of the book (I, Figaro). Can anyone explain that play to me? The rest of the plays justify the spending of your hard earned mula on this fine book, unless you see something else in the store, then i would buy that instead. Sorry Mr. Frank, but between buying a book or something else. Most people will buy something else. I bought your book because I couldn't afford the something else.
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