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WINNER: Independent Press Award 2023 (Performing Arts - Film, Theater, Dance & Music)Honored by:The American Fiction Awards (Finalist - Anthology) and The Hollywood Book Festival (Runner Up - Anthology)
A collection of funny and explosive short plays by award-winning playwright and television writer Steve Harper. Playwrights of color in space, a geriatric artist looking for her magic and a computer-generated President are some of the characters you'll meet in this powerful collection of unexpected, insightful and engaging short plays by award-winning playwright and television writer Steve Harper. This dynamic compilation of 17 plays spans a variety of circumstances and topics with humor and magical realism. Ranging from three minutes to forty minutes, with roles for diverse actors of varying ages, these works have delighted audiences across the country. A resource for theater professionals, students, and audiences hungry for a dynamic new take on American life. Described as "an anthology of hope" by The Classical Theatre of Harlem's Director of Literary Programs, A Few Short Plays to Save the World is a vibrant gift to anyone who loves theatrical storytelling.
About the author
Dr. Steve Harper is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Formation and Wesley Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is also the founder of Oboedire: A Site for Attentive Formation, a daily blog that encourages and assists people in their journey of Christian formation (www.oboedire.wordpress.com). He has been married to his wife, Jeannie, since 1970, and they are the parents of two children and two grandchildren. Steve is the author or coauthor of twenty-six books and a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats.
