Sound Bites by Richard Everett
Churches and youth groups like the idea of using drama, but the writing often proves a challenge and there's little time to rehearse. This richly varied collection includes monologues, duologues, and sketches for several voices which are designed to work like five-minute mini radio plays. Needing almost no rehearsal, staging or costume, they are simple to perform, but offer real content and pack a powerful punch. Many of the pieces cover seasonal themes such as Christmas, New Year, Lent, and Easter - and also some that are often overlooked, such as Mothering Sunday and Father's Day. These powerful dramatic miniatures are not all laugh-outloud funny, but all provoke and entertain and are accompanied by the author's insightful reflections. There is also a set of probing questions for discussion starters - useful in getting a group talking, or even as a basis for a sermon. A must-have for any imaginative church leader's bookshelf! Foreword by Bishop James Jones, illustrated by Murray Watts.
“It is good to have an established playwright finding fresh ways to explore ancient truthsI am sure Sound Bites will reach and touch a wide audience of readers, performers and audiences alike.” -- Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury
“Richard’s sketches are like a big floppy hat – funny, strangely stylish, and very easy to put on.” -- Milton Jones, comedian (TV’s Mock the week)
“These are masterly sketches which are instantly memorable because they are sharply written and always to the point. Sound Bites is silly, profound, moving, often hilarious and frequently uplifting.” -- Murray Watts, playwright and screenwriter (The Miracle Maker)
“Richard’s sketches are like a big floppy hat – funny, strangely stylish, and very easy to put on.” -- Milton Jones, comedian (TV’s Mock the week)
“These are masterly sketches which are instantly memorable because they are sharply written and always to the point. Sound Bites is silly, profound, moving, often hilarious and frequently uplifting.” -- Murray Watts, playwright and screenwriter (The Miracle Maker)
Richard Everett was a professional actor for some years before becominga playwright and screenwriter. He has enjoyed notable success, most recently with Entertaining Angels starring Penelope Keith.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857213570 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857213571 |
| Title | Sound Bites |
| Author | Richard Everett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-01-17 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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