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Misreadings

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  2w

Neena Beber

Personalities collide as Ruth—a professor of nineteenth century
literature—attempts to guide Simone—one of her failing students.

Misreadings

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Personalities collide as Ruth—a professor of nineteenth century literature—attempts to guide Simone—one of her failing students. While Ruth is stuck living in century-old literature, Simone tries to argue that living in the present is the only way to live. Perhaps in this case, the student is teaching the professor.
History
Misreadings was first produced as part of the Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville on April 4th, 1997 under the direction of Jennifer Hubbard. 
Keywords
Performing Groups
RUTH
SIMONE
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A classroom.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Open Flame
    • Smoking

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Neena Beber

Neena Beber
Neena Beber’s plays include Jump/Cut, The Dew Point, Tomorrowland, and A Common Vision, all published by Samuel French; her one-act Misreadings premiered at the Humana Festival and has been produced around the world. Recipient of an Obie Grant, a Weissberger Award, a MacDowel ...
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