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One acts

My Tiger, My Love
Based on the life of Ringling Brothers' tiger tamer Mabel Stark, it explores her relationship with her favorite Bengal tiger, Rajah.

Knock
Set in 1942 in Manhattan, Maria Schmidt's husband was arrested by the FBI. The next afternoon, an agent has returned with more questions.

Did You Hear the One About the Carp Who Hailed a Taxi?
Based on a photograph by Tom Bovo, the play is a surreal taxi ride for Karl Carp, trying to get home to the Coney Island Aquarium, and his eccentric cab driver, Mo.

Deconstruction
Set in a post-World War III American city, three natives—one recently returned from exile; one who stayed under the fascist regime; and one who embraced it—are thrown together, removing rubble from the waterfront.

It's Called Development
Amy’s got a meeting to shake down money for her foundation from an executive, but the corporation’s president turns out to be Satan. Ten-minute version to be published by Smith & Kraus, 2007.

The Red Variations
Four versions of “Little Red Riding Hood” which follow Little Red from child to woman.

Strike Two
Ruth hasn’t spoken to her best friend Judy in ages, not since Judy’s brother died. There’s a reason for that.

White Gloves
Amy and Gert have known each other all their lives, but the afternoon before their debutante ball, all the secrets come out.