{"id":1209,"date":"2019-05-20T15:50:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T03:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dramamagic.com\/?page_id=1209"},"modified":"2019-07-29T17:09:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T05:09:10","slug":"new-dramatic-sketches-by-susan-battye-and-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dramamagic.com\/?page_id=1209","title":{"rendered":"New Dramatic Sketches by Susan Battye and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"

SUSAN BATTYE STAGE PLAY LIST <\/strong><\/p>\n

MAY 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know? <\/strong><\/p>\n

When a New Zealand school becomes a Playmarket subscriber a teacher can download a free reading copy of Susan Battye\u2019s play manuscripts. For all other inquiries contact: info@dramamagic.com<\/p>\n

Most of the plays listed below have either been drama workshopped or produced by schools over the past year.<\/p>\n

Full Length Play<\/strong>: A Colonial Devotion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newly-wed and pregnant Jane Deans arrives at Riccarton from Scotland in 1853, little knowing that her promised life to a successful Canterbury farmer will require every ounce of fortitude she can muster to survive.<\/em> [First performed by Riccarton High School, Year 11 Drama, 2018 Dir. Paddy Scott) Cast: 30 without doubling. With doubling: 7 F, 8 M<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Love, Devotion, Adventure, Conservation, Farming<\/p>\n

One Act Play:\u00a0<\/strong> Mocked<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucinda recalls a boy related texting war between herself and former friend, Nina.<\/em> Cast: 6 Female, 1 Male, 2 Either<\/p>\n

Satirical style.<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Misuse of Social Media, Fear of Gossip, Fear of Criticism<\/p>\n

Dramatic Comedy Sketches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kiwis in Paradise<\/strong><\/p>\n

American tourists, Bob and his wife Stacey encounter an enthusiastic Save the Kiwi collector, Amy, at the Franz Josef glacier Visitors\u2019 Centre.<\/em> [A 2016 Saving Endangered Species International Playwriting Competition finalist.] Cast 2 Female, 1 Male<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Conservation, Tourism.<\/p>\n

Virtual Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gina is alone in her apartment with her virtual friend, when the Capitol Strangler comes calling.<\/em> Cast: 1 Female, 1 Male, 1 Either<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Anger, Fear of Isolation, Fear of Violence,<\/p>\n

Mortified <\/strong><\/p>\n

Frankie\u2019s loyalty to Aidan is tested when Morgan belittles Aidan.<\/em> Cast: 3 Either<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Embarrassment, Death, Loyalty.<\/p>\n

Petrified<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alex\u2019s offer to buy the pizzas on a first date turns into a vegan nightmare for Jesse.<\/em>
\nCast: 2 Either<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Relationships, Beliefs, Fear of Rejection, Self-Image.<\/p>\n

Dropped<\/strong><\/p>\n

Max\u2019s exam fears meet Bobbie\u2019s desire to avoid humiliation and friendship loss.<\/em>
\nCast: 2 Either<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Fear of Failure, Achievement, Friendship, Self-Image.<\/p>\n

On the Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mrs Swift\u2019s careers\u2019 meeting with Jamie goes awry as they talk at cross purposes.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cast: 1 Female, 1 Male.<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Misunderstanding, Hopes, Dreams, Sexuality.<\/p>\n

Mates Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jace\u2019s attempt to corrupt a newbie skateboarder is thwarted by super sleuth, Sage.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cast: 1 Female, 1 Male, 1 Either<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Age, Popularity, Deception, Fear of Rejection.<\/p>\n

Quagmire Blues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elliott\u2019s tramping group becomes bogged down on the mountain.<\/em>
\nCast: 4 Either<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Allegiances, Safety fears, Temperament, Skills<\/p>\n

Waltzing Matilda<\/strong><\/p>\n

History student Jules learns important lessons from an elderly Miss Matilda.<\/em>
\nCast: 3 Either<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Relationships, Loves, Family History, Age, Social Class<\/p>\n

Bird Brained<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quarrelsome birds band together to save Kelly Kiwi from a certain death.<\/em>
\nCast: 2 Female, 2 Male, 3 Either<\/p>\n

Themes<\/strong>: Intelligence, Fears, Conservation, Prejudice<\/p>\n

Teaspoons of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vulnerable Doreen\u2019s keepsake is stolen by an unscrupulous family member.<\/em>
\nCast: 3 Female<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Aging, Deception, Family feuds, Hobbies<\/p>\n

Normal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Avery\u2019s fixation with normality erupts when Puck has some lunchtime fun.<\/em>
\nCast: 2 Female, 1 Either<\/p>\n

Themes:<\/strong> Fear of Gossip and Rejection, Prejudice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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