Ten Minutes to Curtain! Volume II: A Collection of Short Plays for the Young Actor - Softcover

Ideal for the high school classroom.  Accepted by the State of California, Dept. of Education for their list of approved text books for the class room. 
Volume II is a collection of twelve short plays, written specifically for the young actor in the class room or drama department. New plays have been added; "The Straight-edged Secret" addressing preteens and teens who resort to 'cutting'. "The Bully Boys" exposes the problem of bullying in school and the dire results if ignored. Some are fun and silly; some are more serious. Several address issues that are happening in a tween and teen's life in today's world. "Love Never Leaves Bruises";violence and teenage dating. "The 'D' Word" tells how a brother and sister face the fact that their parents are divorcing. "Pan of Potatoes" A sassy little tale about greed and a pan of potatoes.  "The Perfume Bottle" Two youngsters leave a perfume bottle for the mean old lady next door. Is it perfume or a far more lethal smell? "The Waltz", another charming love story. A young man and girl are falling in love during their first waltz until her underpants fall down around her ankles. Plus a bonus, full length play! Possession is Nine Tenths. The collection is all "G" rated and the educator does not need to worry about any 'adult' surprises in this collection. Perfect for the (young actor, teens, or high school) classroom the plays are approximately 10-15 minutes in length with minimal or no sets.