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SherrieAnne
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Posted: 12/18/07 at 9:32pm

I'd almost forgotten THE SISTERS ROSENZWEIG by Wendy Wasserstein (I think) - only four female roles, one very young, but all strong roles. A couple of male roles, not as strong.

There's a little bit of diva in all of us. Some just have a larger helping than others.

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Posted: 12/27/07 at 6:54am

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Available through Samuel French. I did this years ago, it's very "Steel Magnolias-ish" and would fit with what you are looking for. PLus, being made into a movie people are familiar with it (it was Cher's first acting job, also stared Swoozie Kurtz, Karen Black, and Kathy Bates).

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Posted: 12/29/07 at 4:16pm

This is my first time using this message board--I hope that I'm doing this right.

You've come up with many good selections, but here's an unusual choice: THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl. 4 women; 1 man. It's about love, romance, telling the perfect joke, speaking Portuguese, and housework.

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Posted: 2/01/08 at 7:21am

Depending on your audience, Nunsense could work - very diverse characters, very funny premise, etc.

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” EMERSON

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Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:20am

TITLE: Divorce Sale
GENRE: Contemporary Comedy.
LOGLINE: Neighbors hold a séance to contact the deceased husband of one’s ditsy mother-in-law.
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 10 (6f,4m)
SCENIC REQUIREMENT: Double-car garage.
TIME: Spring, early 1990s.
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME: 80 minutes.
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: <www:singlelane.com/proplay/divorcesale.html>.
ROYALTIES: Contact playwright for performance rights at <lindastockham@yahoo.com>.

Linda Stockham

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Posted: 2/21/08 at 8:51pm

Loved Odd Couple Female Version. Of all the shows I've done, this one had the best comradarie and lots of fun. Even the Sunday matinee was a hoot and we all know what duds those usually are.

Hey, look....a chicken.

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Posted: 3/05/08 at 2:28am

I have a show that has the flavor of Steele Magnolias, it's an adult comedy called "Southern Exposure" was a huge hit for us in 2003, played for six weeks to sold out houses.

Contact me for more details.
Cheers,
Thomas Amo

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Posted: 3/05/08 at 12:01pm

Besides THE WOMEN, there is CRY HAVOC. I would suspect copies are available through Samuel French. You might want to go to Currency Press. There are a couple of terrific Australian plays like SORRENTO HOTEL that might fit your needs. In addition, you might check out DIVORCE SALE online at: singlelane.com/proplay/divorcesale.html

Linda Stockham

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Posted: 3/06/08 at 3:15pm

I've directed Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. It was a tremendous amount of fun!

Another one to consider (depending on the ages of your women) is The Oldest Profession by Paula Vogel. I've also directed that -- very funny and touching.

I've always been a fan of Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein, too.

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SherrieAnne Star Joined: 8/08/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 12/18/07 at 9:32pm
	I'd almost forgotten THE SISTERS ROSENZWEIG by Wendy Wasserstein (I think) - only four female roles, one very young, but all strong roles. A couple of male roles, not as strong.
	There's a little bit of diva in all of us. Some just have a larger helping than others.
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tignor Walk-On Joined: 12/27/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 12/27/07 at 6:54am
	Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Available through Samuel French. I did this years ago, it's very "Steel Magnolias-ish" and would fit with what you are looking for. PLus, being made into a movie people are familiar with it (it was Cher's first acting job, also stared Swoozie Kurtz, Karen Black, and Kathy Bates).
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stgdirector4 Walk-On Joined: 12/29/07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 12/29/07 at 4:16pm
	This is my first time using this message board--I hope that I'm doing this right. You've come up with many good selections, but here's an unusual choice: THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl. 4 women; 1 man. It's about love, romance, telling the perfect joke, speaking Portuguese, and housework.
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mary051756 Lead Joined: 1/31/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 47	Posted: 2/01/08 at 7:21am
	Depending on your audience, Nunsense could work - very diverse characters, very funny premise, etc.
	“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” EMERSON
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stockhamlj Walk-On Joined: 8/25/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:20am
	TITLE: Divorce Sale GENRE: Contemporary Comedy. LOGLINE: Neighbors hold a séance to contact the deceased husband of one’s ditsy mother-in-law. CAST OF CHARACTERS: 10 (6f,4m) SCENIC REQUIREMENT: Double-car garage. TIME: Spring, early 1990s. APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME: 80 minutes. AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: <www:singlelane.com/proplay/divorcesale.html>. ROYALTIES: Contact playwright for performance rights at <lindastockham@yahoo.com>.
	Linda Stockham
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soozee Walk-On Joined: 2/21/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 2/21/08 at 8:51pm
	Loved Odd Couple Female Version. Of all the shows I've done, this one had the best comradarie and lots of fun. Even the Sunday matinee was a hoot and we all know what duds those usually are.
	Hey, look....a chicken.
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SmilersComedy Walk-On Joined: 3/05/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 3/05/08 at 2:28am
	I have a show that has the flavor of Steele Magnolias, it's an adult comedy called "Southern Exposure" was a huge hit for us in 2003, played for six weeks to sold out houses. Contact me for more details. Cheers, Thomas Amo
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stockhamlj Walk-On Joined: 8/25/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 3/05/08 at 12:01pm
	Besides THE WOMEN, there is CRY HAVOC. I would suspect copies are available through Samuel French. You might want to go to Currency Press. There are a couple of terrific Australian plays like SORRENTO HOTEL that might fit your needs. In addition, you might check out DIVORCE SALE online at: singlelane.com/proplay/divorcesale.html
	Linda Stockham
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MellaBlue Walk-On Joined: 3/06/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 3/06/08 at 3:15pm
	I've directed Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. It was a tremendous amount of fun! Another one to consider (depending on the ages of your women) is The Oldest Profession by Paula Vogel. I've also directed that -- very funny and touching. I've always been a fan of Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein, too.
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