Take Ten: New 10-Minute Plays

I messed up by ordering this book as I was hoping that it was an instructional book on play structure. I didn't read the description correctly. I did find the copyright page instructional. I did study the play structure of several artists. It seemed lacking in some aspects. How to build the ave characters, how to make the play flow so that it kept the audience attention, just to name a few. I have written a short play and was looking for how to tighten the transtion from one character to another and from one place to another.

This is a great read for anyone interested in playwriting. Published in 1997 with plays written by now famous playwrights including Christopher Durang, John Augustine, Tony Kushner, David Mamet, David Ives, John Guare, August Wilson and more, lends insight into how they may have begun their careers. There are some playwrights in this book unknown to me whose works are also wonderful and inspiring.

I thought I was receiving a NEW copy of the book, but upon arrival, I noticed the cover of the book was a bit bent and had this sticky residue on it. Inside, I found this weird brown mark in the book. I am disappointed with the fact that I have been provided with a used and dirty copy.

I particularly liked this book. There are a good number of interesting plays. One in particular that stands out is Ferris Wheel. It is suitable for all audiences, perfect for the student actor or seasoned professional!

If you enjoy 10 Minute plays, this is a keeper. Lots of variety here. "The Philadelphia" has got to be one of the funnies plays I've read. There were several more that were fantastic, and some really great ones. This would be a great resource for small theaters.

This package arrived on the earliest expected arrival date which was nice because I'm leaving for college soon! The condition of the book was like it had just been taken out of plastic wrap; the book was so shiny I could see my face in it. I'm very pleased with how my order process went but remember to check USPS not UPS for tracking information regarding your order.

Nice book, good condition...not exactly what I was looking for...I wanted plays that were more geared to seniors, some humor, nostalgia..etc....but it is a good book...perfect for "someone". ( : Thanks!!

More than the average number of good plays for adult play-reading groups. Eric Lane has a good eye as an editor.

Some excellent pieces.

Excellent book with some of the best plays I've ever read.

Excellent collection! Must-read for writers of ten-minute plays.

Excellent delivery of a very fine book.

I had bought this book for some extra ideas in the classroom but as I perused through the book I wasn't happy with the bad language that was in there, so I returned it. I didn't think it was suitable for the classroom setting.