Lol :/ And Other Modern Devised Plays
by Becca Lill, Brandon Cieslak, Maddy Noonan, Gretchen Vietmeier, Terry Fletcher

Name: Lol :/ And Other Modern Devised Plays
Brand: Becca Lill
SKU: 9781484144459
Rating: 3.53 (47 reviews)

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Highlights

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Large Cast

One Act American Comedy

Why we like it

"'Lol :/ And Other Modern Devised Plays' brings together a collection of contemporary works that confront the darker aspects of modern life with humor."

From: Dark Comedies

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the humor and creativity in the three plays, noting their relevance to modern technology's impact on relationships. Many find the themes insightful and entertaining, although some critiques point to uneven execution in the writing. Overall, the collection garners mixed but mostly positive reactions for its comedic approach.

Hilarious and engagingInsightful take on technologyCreative conceptEnjoyable scriptsUneven execution in writingSome parts felt dull

Synopsis

Find here three freshly minted plays that delve into those issues unique to our modern condition.

From the evolution of social media to a constant barrage of advertisements, each piece in this collection paints a picture of the evolving landscape of relationships today.

Created by a collective of actors, writers and directors every one of these plays represents many voices and exists on the cusp of the devised theatre movement.

Included in this edition: lol: / A comical investigation into how we miscommunicate with technology as revealed by the story of two women reconnecting through Facebook.

Truth in Advertising An emotional commentary on society's twisted relationship with advertisements that exposes how anyone can be turned into a product.

Wild World The journey of two New Yorkers through a harsh city where strangers are the most alone when surrounded by others.

Notes on the devising process used to write and produce all of these shows.