| Strange Angels: And Other Plays Contributor(s): Douglas, Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 1551454998 ISBN-13: 9781551454993 Publisher: Wood Lake Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2004 Annotation: Strange Angels is a remarkable collection of 10 contemporary, full-length plays that use inclusive language and focus on issues of social justice. It is a rousing resource for churches and other faith groups who want to use drama to stimulate discussion on such issues as marriage, work, poverty, and fair trade. Plays include the popular "Strange Angels," a play about recognizing angels in the strangest forms; "Just 'Cause," a play about marriage; and "A Fair Trade," about the coffee industry. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Religious & Liturgical - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues |
| Dewey: 812.6 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 8.28" W x 10.94" (0.90 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A remarkable collection of ten contemporary plays covering a wide range of topics and themes. It is a rousing resource for those wanting to use drama to stimulate discussion on issues such as marriage, work, poverty, and fair trade. Some of the plays are challenging, some an invitation to laugh, some to take risks, and some an invitation to just have fun -- but all of them are full of a great vitality. |
Contributor Bio(s): Douglas, Scott: - Scott Douglas is professional playwright who can walk on stilts. He has devoted much of his artistic energy to playing fast-and-loose with the ancient stories and making them speak for today. Scott's plays have been produced by 25th Street Theatre (Saskatoon, SK), Adhere and Deny Theatre (Winnipeg, MB) and by hundreds of amateur groups across Canada. |