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Lavender Shore by Lawson Caldwell
The first scene takes place in New York during 1931 just as New York socialites Harrison and Daffney Anderson are hosting a party. The two recently wed. They attempt to match a romance between Daffneys best friend, Gwendolyn, and Harrisons college chum, Thomas. Gwendolyn and Thomas immediately begin flirting with one another. A month later Harrison and his valet, Gerald, disappear at sea. Scene 2. opens five years later during Daffney and Thomas wedding. (Yes, Thomas.) Immediately following the wedding ceremony a telegram arrives stating that Harrison and Gerald have been found. Daffney is still legally married to Harrison and must decide between the two husbands. Gwendolyn returns after a long absence and keeps everyone wondering about her intentions. Harrison, having been marooned on an island for five years with Gerald, must come to terms with his strong feelings for Gerald. These situations add up to quite an interesting story. ***The era of the thirties is evident with the dramatic dialogue in the play. The costumes should reflect the exquisite design of that period.*** [More about Lavender Shore]
Author Bio
Lawson H. Caldwell is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America. The Wisdom Channel recently opened in Frankfurt, Germany at THEATER UNTERM REGENBOGEN.
New England Lodge was a finalist in New Yorks Oberon Ensemble Theatres 2002 Reading Series.
Lawson's plays include "The Debutante", "The Wisdom Channel", "Beas Birthday", "Diary of a Beauty Queen", "Ceremony", "Triple Knot", "Cakewalk", "New England Lodge", "Trophy Husbands", Gentlemans Wish", "Prince Charming","Soldiers of Love" and "Lavender Shore".
Lawson is also the author of the childrens story, Timmys Pink Book Bag.
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10-Minute Festivals - A Producers View By Robert Mattson
Having just slogged through 76 10-minute plays and selected 18 for this years festival I thought it would be beneficial to let those of you out there in on what goes through the producer's/reader's mind when they are receiving and reading your scripts.
Read the submission guidelines
I got a lot of submissions from people who either didn't read or didn't think the submission guidelines were important. When a festival asks for two copies of a script and you send one, they have every right to ignore your submission. I didn't, but I was very tempted. It shows a lack of respect for the organization that will hopefully be putting on your work. Also, when the guidelines stipulate that there are only certain set pieces allowed, don't send a script that needs a grand piano, 1/8 scale statue of George Washington or cream cheese covered replica of Bo Didley.
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