One-Act Septology: Seven Short Plays by James Wylder

Featuring seven plays by James Wylder (Cryptos, An Eloquence of Time and Space), ranging from drama to comedy, One-Act Septology is both a wonderful read on its own, while giving a wide variety of choices for groups looking to put on short plays Plays include: "Rex Stout Rings Again " Real life mystery Author Rex Stout finds himself in the middle of a case he could have written himself- with the blame being placed on him Originally produced by the Rivers Institute. "The Tragedy of Hilarius, A Comedy" Hilarius is a slave in Roman Britain. But wacky hi-jinks ensue as the town comes under attack by vikings, and Hilarius must make a difficult choice. Originally produced by Hanover College. "Butterfly Machinery" A High School student grapples with an attempt at religious conversion at what he thought was a party. Originally produced by Hanover College. "The Frost Warrior" In a far off fantasy world, two women encounter an enemy soldier, and maybe their conflict isn't what they assumed. "How to Lift Small Objects and Respect Women" Working at a low paying job can be hard, especially when your co-workers have intentions they aren't open about... "Faces" What if there was a place where you were totally anonymous with other people- what would you do there? One man is about to find out. "One-Finger Discount" In the basement of a saloon, a woman is learning the knife game "bishop". But why is she so intent on taking that risk?