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Concise, intelligent, and very funny! These professional-level satirical duet scenes are perfect for drama competitions, a night of entertainment, or acting practice. Exaggerated characters and absurd situations from comedy writer Bill Majeski will have both audiences and actors in hysterics! Choose from fifty comedy duets that are organized into categories for two men, two women, or one man and one woman. Each scene has simple staging, with little need for costumes or props. These royalty-free scenes provide a perfect way to practice important comedic skills like timing, characterization, and physical comedy. If you enjoyed the author's comedic monologues in 50 Great Monologues, you're sure to love this laugh-out-loud book of scenes for two actors!
About the author
"A writer's writer" is perhaps the quickest way to describe the literary vitality and versatility of Bill Majeski. He has been a staff writer for the Johnny Carson Tonight Show on TV, a scriptwriter for other stage comedians, and a journalist of vast experience. Over many years, Bill has excelled as a reporter, feature writer, and city editor of several prominent city newspapers. He has won Newspaper Guild writing awards along with many professional accolades. Though his work days have always been full of demanding deadlines, Bill has managed additionally to write twenty-two published plays and four non-fiction books for major publishers. Though his achievements in the literary and semi-pro sports worlds have been exceptional, Bill has never lost his humility or sense of humor. When asked about his abilities as a public speaker, he said, "The other day, I spoke wittily, articulately, eloquently, and forcefully - unfortunately, I was alone at the time."
