June 2026: Lights, Camera, Read!
Enter stage left: The June Year in Reading challenge is where you will choose a play or script to read this month!
To find plays or scripts, you can browse your library's non-fiction section between 808-822 (812).
Author(s):
Doescher, Ian
Lucas, George,
Description:
A retelling of The phantom menace in the style of Shakespeare, featuring a disguised queen, a young hero, and two fearless knights facing a hidden, vengeful enemy.
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Book
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812 Doe
Author(s):
Wallace, Nancy K.
Fleming, Lucy,
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Provides instructions and guidance on putting on a children's play about a girl whose parents change their traditional Thanksgiving plans.
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J 812.6 Wal
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812 She
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A dark comedy, it portrays husband and wife George and Martha in a searing night of dangerous fun and games. By the evening's end, a stunning, almost unbearable revelation provides a climax that has shocked audiences for years. With the play's razor-sharp dialogue and the stripping away of social pretense, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? continues to surge with shocks of recognition and dramatic fire.
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812 Alb 2006
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812 Aub
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812 Wil
Author(s):
Coleman, Wim
Renaud, Joanne,
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Presents a dramatization of how Bella Dunkinson's actions in 1856 earned her the nickname, Belle of the mines and mountains.
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Book
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J 812.54 Col
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"It's nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They've returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted as president of a tiny Catholic college. But as their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. On a chilly night in the middle of America, Will Arbery's haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself"--
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Book
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812 Arb
Author(s):
Wallace, Nancy K.
Mata, Nina,
Description:
Provides instructions and guidance on putting on a children's play about two boys tasked with planning the St. Patrick's Day fund-raiser.
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Book
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J 812.6 Wal
Author(s):
Fredericks, Anthony D.
Bongaman,
Description:
"Teachers are continually looking for materials that will enhance the study of cultures around the world. This collection of readers theatre scripts offers just that through an approach to the cultural study of Africa that will be fun and motivational for students--and improve their reading fluency"--Back cover.
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J 812.6 Fre
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812.608 Fie
Author(s):
Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967
Meade, Marion,
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812.54 Par
Author(s):
August, John
Mazin, Craig,
Description:
"With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig Mazin know what it takes to write a successful script for the screen. And over the past ten years, they've analyzed generation-defining movies and shared their wisdom on their popular podcast Scriptnotes, inviting experts in the craft, including Mike Schur, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Seth Rogen, and many others to discuss everything that makes a script shine. Now, in their first book, August and Mazin draw on more than 550 hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine, and sell their own scripts. Part writing class, part informational interview with the best creators in the business, this essential book shares tips on: The Basics--including the rules of screenwriting, and when to break them The Craft--including how to create a compelling story with captivating protagonists, worthy antagonists, and a sound structure The Business--including how to pitch a script and the do's (and don'ts) of working collaboratively on a project Perfect for screenwriters, film buffs, and anyone who enjoys behind-the-scenes stories of popular movies like Die Hard and Clueless, this one-of-a-kind resource provides exclusive access to the screenwriting process--and will inspire anyone ready to pen their own successful screenplay"-- Provided by publisher.
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808.23 Aug
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812.09 Mil 2008
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New York. Today. Corporate lawyer Amir Kapoor is happy, in love, and about to land the biggest career promotion of his life. But beneath the veneer, success has come at a price. When Amir and his artist wife, Emily, host an intimate dinner party at their Upper East Side apartment, what starts out as a friendly conversation soon escalates into something far more damaging.
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Book
Call Number:
812 Akh
Author(s):
Doescher, Ian
Delort, Nicolas,
Description:
"To Shmi or not to Shmi? Torn between duty to the Jedi, attraction to Padmé, and concern for his beloved mother, yeoman Jedi Anakin Skywalker struggles to be master of his fate. The path he chooses will determine not just his own destiny, but that of the entire Republic. And thereby hangs a tale. Alack the day! A noble lady in danger. A knight and squire in battle. And a forbidden love that's written in the stars. Once again, the quill of William Shakespeare meets the galaxy of George Lucas in an insightful reimagining that sets the Star Wars saga on the Elizabethan stage. The characters are familiar, but the masterful meter, insightful soliloquies, and period illustrations will convince you that the Bard himself penned this epic adventure"--Amazon.com.
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Book
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812 Doe
Author(s):
Gilman, Rebecca Claire
Ibsen, Henrik,
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Book
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812 Gil
Author(s):
Doescher, Ian
Cushman, Chloe,
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"No one thought that MacTrump, Lord of MacTrump Towers, son of New York, would ascend to the highest position in the kingdom. Yet with the help of his unhappy but dutiful wife, Lady MacTrump, his clever daughter Desdevanka, and his coterie of advisers led by McBannon and McPriebus, MacTrump is comfortably ensconced in the Oval Tower of the White Hold as President of the United Kingdoms, free to make proclamations to his subjects through his favorite messenger, McTweet."--
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812 Doe
Author(s):
Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975
McClatchy, J. D.,
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Call Number:
812 Wil
