Script of the Week: Let's Not Confuse the Situation by David-Matthew Barnes

LET'S NOT CONFUSE THE SITUATION

A One-Act Play by David-Matthew Barnes

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Cast: 1 woman, 1 man

Genre: Seriocomic/Dramedy

Tags + Themes: Dating, Relationships

Audience: Adult Subject Matter

Monologue: Janessa

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Production Rights: Blue Dasher Press

Let's Not Confuse the Situation by David-Matthew Barnes is our Script of the Week.

Having been burned by bad relationships in the past, Janessa Martin battles over her decision to give her new boyfriend, Colby Varner, a key to her apartment. As past issues begin to surface for both, Janessa and Colby are forced to address the fact they don't fully trust each other and why.

This bittersweet short play features roles for 1 woman and 1 man. Both characters are in their late 20's/early 30's.

Script of the Week: It's a Pleasure to Be Sad by David-Matthew Barnes

IT'S A PLEASURE TO BE SAD
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Cast: 1 woman, 1 man (characters are teens)
Genre: Drama
Tags + Themes: 1960's, Depression, Classism, Los Angeles,
Dating, High School
Audience: High School
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Monologue: Cathy
Production Rights: Blue Dasher Press

It's a Pleasure to Be Sad by David-Matthew Barnes is our Script of the Week.

Set in 1967, Cathy is haunted by images of the Watts Riots, an event she watched from her bedroom window two years ago. Dawson is conflicted with guilt and feels responsible for Cathy’s happiness while trying to understand the bizarre behavior of her wealthy parents as his own family struggles with poverty.

This dramatic short plays features roles for 1 woman and 1 man. Both characters are in high school.

New Release! Riding with James Dean by David-Matthew Barnes

David-Matthew's new young adult novella Riding with James Dean is now available for purchase in 13 countries. This Kindle Unlimited title is available exclusively in eBook with a cover price of just .99¢.

About the book: When seventeen-year-old Johnny moves to a sleepy new town and meets the enigmatic Marco, the glamorous Mary, and the punk princess Jemma, his summer nights are soon filled with friendship and love.

"Barnes has created an ethereal, otherworldliness that is captivating...told with sensitivity. You can feel the love Barnes has for his characters with every word...the ambiance is rich and the imagery is poetic..."

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Riding with James Dean Available to Pre-Order

We're very happy to announce that the new young adult novelette Riding with James Dean by David-Matthew Barnes is now available to pre-order in 13 countries. The book will be released on November 28th (one week from today). This Kindle Unlimited title is available exclusively in eBook with a cover price of just .99¢.

About the book: When seventeen-year-old Johnny moves to a sleepy new town and meets the enigmatic Marco, the glamorous Mary, and the punk princess Jemma, his summer nights are soon filled with friendship and love.

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Script of the Week: Awake by Wren Valentino

Awake by Wren Valentino

After meeting in a local bar and drinking together, Justin brings Misty back to his apartment and lets her pass out on his couch. When morning comes, the two realize how much they actually need each other.

This short play by Wren Valentino features roles for one woman and one man. Both characters are in their 20's. This play contains adult subject matter.

Awake is available to purchase and download in our PayHip Store.

Script of the Week: Trixie's Last Date with the Boogeyman by Wren Valentino

A Southern belle named Trixie Howard is forced to survive a date from Hell in a desperate attempt to no longer be single.

This comedic short play by Wren Valentino features roles for 2 women and 1 man. All characters are in their 20's.

This play contains adult language and subject matter.

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Monologues That Kick Ass

Monologues That Kick Ass is an international bestselling collection by award-winning playwright David-Matthew Barnes. The book contains 121 ass-kicking monologues (91 monologues for women and 30 monologues for men) from 32 widely produced and published plays.

Monologues That Kick Ass is available exclusively on Kindle.