Hat Tricks

By Dori Appel

Drama / Comedy / 3f flexible casting /Unit SetHAT TRICKS is an exciting compilation of six scenes and three monologues designed for performance by mature actresses. Covering a range of women's experiences in the second half of life these nine pieces range from the purely comedic to those that combine humor with thoughtful and sometimes poignant explorations. This is a richly varied collection featuring a single intriguing commonality: Every scene or monologue includes the presence and compel

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0573660492
• ISBN13: 9780573660498
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Concord Theatricals
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Delicious roles for older women!

Actresses can still act after they've acquired a gray hair or wrinkle, but way too many plays delegate them to minor roles or stereotypes. What a waste of talent! Helping fill the void is Dori Appel's HAT TRICKS, a collection of scenes and monologues with delicious parts for mature women. The pieces are unified by the delightful device of a hat. Yes, every piece uses a hat, and the hat is integral to each story. The nine pieces (both comedies and dramas) can be used in a variety of ways. Together, they can serve as an evening's entertainment; alternatively, one or any combination could be featured in a festival of short plays or as a showcase at a conference or meeting. And even if you're not associated with a theatre, you'll enjoy reading HAT TRICKS!