Lawrence Harbison Book order (chronological)

This volume features fifty new ten-minute plays, all successfully produced during the 2016-2017 theatrical season, showcasing a variety of styles including realism, comedy, and drama. A comprehensive list of theatres that present ten-minute plays is included. For two actors, notable titles are: "Alexander and the Yellow Rotary Phone," "Another Day," "Asking for it," "Blue Tent," "Conspiracy of Love," "Ditmas," "Dr. Darling," "The Faint Taste of Cat Food and Sour Milk," "Front from Juneau," "Gothic," "Husbandry," "The Last Night," "Mickey Cares," "No Love, Please," "Once in a Blue Moon," "The Pain Inside," "Palooka," "Room 313," "Rules of Comedy," "Six Billion Architects," "Sold!," "TA," "A Tale of Two in One," "The Tango," and "You Again." For three or more actors, the collection includes: "Baby Gay," "Bride of Godzilla," "Brine Shrimp Gangsters," "Carla," "Catatonic," "Coffee Break," "Cram School," "Snow Days," "The Cut of Memory," "Don't Bleed on Me," "Evolution," "First Day In Trade," "I Don't Know," "I Just Love that Keith Urban," "I'm Only Sleeping," "Just Like Them," "Just Say it Three Times," "Lament," "The Mime Crime," "Non-Refundable," "Our Ten," "Pop Star," "Speed Mating," "Tight Curls Today," and "Trudy, Carolyn, Martha, and Regina Travel to Outer Space and have a Pretty Terrible Time There," along with "Your Life Choices."

This collection features the best 10-minute plays by American playwrights from 2008, curated for producers and educators seeking high-quality, engaging material. Lawrence Harbison has compiled a diverse array of compelling comedies, dramas, fantasies, and mysteries that reflect the contemporary voices of playwrights and their perspectives on the world. The anthology includes plays for one man and one woman, such as "Apricot Sunday" by Ed Cardona, Jr., "The A-Word" by Linda Faigao-Hall, and "Bride on the Rocks" by David Wiener, among others. It also showcases works like "Einstein + the Angels" by Laura Harrington and "Happy No-Lidays" by Keythe Farley. In addition, the collection features plays for two men, including "Downstairs, Upstairs" by Wendy MacLeod and "The Train Ride" by Daniel Talbott, as well as plays for two women, such as "Farewell and Adieu" by Jack Neary and "Hollywood Hills" by Stephanie Alison Walker. This anthology serves as a vital resource for those looking to explore the richness of modern theater through short, impactful performances that resonate with audiences.