PARENT
Who am I?
I am a parent. I have one child who
is currently studying at college. I live in New York
with my wife and my son.
The relationship between my son and I is extremely difficult
and we are not
close at all anymore. I am tall but slightly underweight, one of the things
I
like doing the least is dealing with my son and being forced to have
conversation with
my wife. I only stayed with her so long because of our son. I
resent him slightly for this.
I have never voted in a single election in my
life. I don’t see the point, it is all pointless. Everything is pointless!!!
This is where the tension between my son and I derives from
as well. Of course
he thinks that he cares about politics and protesting for a better world
but
it’s only because he’s too young and he is simply just too naive. One day
he’ll
realise nothing that he does is worth the bother.
CHILD
Who am I?
I am 18 years old and I come from Boston, USA. I am an only child and used to live
at home with both of
my parents, but I have been at college for a while. My relationship
with my
father is not good; he and I fight and argue all the time. He’s a bit of an
asshole.
I often wonder whether he loves me or not. Since being at college and making
lots of
different interesting friends I have found myself feeling more politically
motivated. I want
to be out in the world, doing real stuff, not writing essays
and revising for pointless
exams. I hate studying and I hate working. My problem
is that I don’t have any money and
I try to get a job but I can’t. Taking part
in protests is something I enjoy doing because it makes me feel like I am a
part of something that is bigger than just you and me. It’s also
great because I
get to chill with my friends drinks whilst we are making a real difference
in
the world!
Neil N. LaBute (born March 19, 1963) is an American film director, screenwriter and playwright.
LaBute's style is very language-oriented. His work is terse, rhythmic, and highly colloquial. His
stylebears similarity to one of his favorite playwrights, David Mamet. LaBute even shares some
similar themes with Mamet including gender relations, political correctness, and masculinity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_LaBute
THEATRE UNCUT, Collection of Political Plays by Neil LaBute
& More, to Play the Young Vic, Nov 13-17
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A collection of new political plays by writers from across the globe including Neil LaBute
(USA), Mohammad Al Attar (Syria), David Greig (UK) and Lena Kitsopoulou (Greece)
available for anyone to perform anywhere in an international week of theatrical action.
The flagship performances will be held at the Young Vic from the 13th to 17th November.
Theatre Uncut was established in 2011 in response to cuts in UK public spending. Plays by
the UK’s leading playwrights were made available through the company website and a
total of 87 performances were held simultaneously across the UK, USA, Germany and
Ireland in theatres, community centres, universities, schools, in people’s houses and on
the streets. Over 800 people were involved.
This year playwrights from Greece, Syria, Spain the US, Iceland and the UK have
penned short dramatic responses to the political and economic challenges facing their
own countries, tackling a range of issues including the Eurozone crisis, the state of global
capitalism, the effects of austerity and the Occupy movement. Participants are free to
curate these plays to create their own unique Theatre Uncut events. To find out where
these performances are taking place across the world, visitwww.theatreuncut.com.
Co-Artistic Director Emma Callander: “Theatre Uncut was created to raise debate and
galvanise action around political issues that affect all of our lives. We do this by making
our plays available to as many people as possible. We feel honored to be working with
writers of such high calibre and it thrills me that performances of these powerful short
plays will be happening simultaneously across the world, from Scarborough to South
Africa. With the continued cuts to public services in the UK, against a landscape of civil
unrest and enforced austerity across the world, the need to speak out in resistance is
stronger now than ever before.”
The Theatre Uncut 2012 plays include:
A Chance Encounter by Mohammad Al Attar (Syria)
Tensions rise as a young Syrian activist confronts an elderly businessman on the
chaotic streets of Beirut.
Spine by Clara Brennan (UK)
As cuts force the closure of libraries across the nation, one playwright considers the
high cost for future generations.
The Birth of My Violence by Marco Canale (Spain)
A meditation on theatre's relationship to the burning passion that drives an act
of protest.
Dead Point by Blanca Doménech (Spain)
Is today the day to walk away from it all? An office worker in Spain reaches
breaking point.
Dalgety by David Greig (UK)
Activist Stephen Gough - known as the 'Naked Rambler' - was recently re-arrested
for breaching the peace. David Greig’s play asks why.
London 2012 : Glasgow by Kieran Hurley (UK)
Did you inspire a generation? A raucous satire on the marketing machine
behind the Olympics.
The Price by Lena Kitsopoulou (Greece)
A searing Greek comedy set in a world of extreme austerity where
absolutely everything has its price.
In the Beginning by Neil LaBute (US)
As Occupy movements spring up across the globe, one of America's leading
playwrights questions our passion for holding on to what we believe in.
The Breakout by Anders Lustgarten (UK)
A brick falls out of a cell wall offering the inmates a view of the great advantages
of being on the outside...
Indulge by Andri Snær Magnason and Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson (Iceland)
As banks collapse and credit is crunched, this surreal Icelandic comedy
reinvents values in the banking world.
250 Words by Stef Smith (UK)
In July London was shocked when a businessman took his life on the roof of an
art gallery. But when news coverage distils a life into just 250 words, can it ever
be the full story?
Blondie by Hayley Squires (UK)
With the coalition government a distant memory, the new leader is brought to
trial for crimes against humanity.
Yesterday by Helena Tornero (Spain)
Amidst the chaos of a Spanish protest a couple realise their loyalty is more
divided than they thought possible.
Details of three more brand new plays will be made available in late October.
(USA), Mohammad Al Attar (Syria), David Greig (UK) and Lena Kitsopoulou (Greece)
available for anyone to perform anywhere in an international week of theatrical action.
The flagship performances will be held at the Young Vic from the 13th to 17th November.
Theatre Uncut was established in 2011 in response to cuts in UK public spending. Plays by
the UK’s leading playwrights were made available through the company website and a
total of 87 performances were held simultaneously across the UK, USA, Germany and
Ireland in theatres, community centres, universities, schools, in people’s houses and on
the streets. Over 800 people were involved.
This year playwrights from Greece, Syria, Spain the US, Iceland and the UK have
penned short dramatic responses to the political and economic challenges facing their
own countries, tackling a range of issues including the Eurozone crisis, the state of global
capitalism, the effects of austerity and the Occupy movement. Participants are free to
curate these plays to create their own unique Theatre Uncut events. To find out where
these performances are taking place across the world, visitwww.theatreuncut.com.
Co-Artistic Director Emma Callander: “Theatre Uncut was created to raise debate and
galvanise action around political issues that affect all of our lives. We do this by making
our plays available to as many people as possible. We feel honored to be working with
writers of such high calibre and it thrills me that performances of these powerful short
plays will be happening simultaneously across the world, from Scarborough to South
Africa. With the continued cuts to public services in the UK, against a landscape of civil
unrest and enforced austerity across the world, the need to speak out in resistance is
stronger now than ever before.”
The Theatre Uncut 2012 plays include:
A Chance Encounter by Mohammad Al Attar (Syria)
Tensions rise as a young Syrian activist confronts an elderly businessman on the
chaotic streets of Beirut.
Spine by Clara Brennan (UK)
As cuts force the closure of libraries across the nation, one playwright considers the
high cost for future generations.
The Birth of My Violence by Marco Canale (Spain)
A meditation on theatre's relationship to the burning passion that drives an act
of protest.
Dead Point by Blanca Doménech (Spain)
Is today the day to walk away from it all? An office worker in Spain reaches
breaking point.
Dalgety by David Greig (UK)
Activist Stephen Gough - known as the 'Naked Rambler' - was recently re-arrested
for breaching the peace. David Greig’s play asks why.
London 2012 : Glasgow by Kieran Hurley (UK)
Did you inspire a generation? A raucous satire on the marketing machine
behind the Olympics.
The Price by Lena Kitsopoulou (Greece)
A searing Greek comedy set in a world of extreme austerity where
absolutely everything has its price.
In the Beginning by Neil LaBute (US)
As Occupy movements spring up across the globe, one of America's leading
playwrights questions our passion for holding on to what we believe in.
The Breakout by Anders Lustgarten (UK)
A brick falls out of a cell wall offering the inmates a view of the great advantages
of being on the outside...
Indulge by Andri Snær Magnason and Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson (Iceland)
As banks collapse and credit is crunched, this surreal Icelandic comedy
reinvents values in the banking world.
250 Words by Stef Smith (UK)
In July London was shocked when a businessman took his life on the roof of an
art gallery. But when news coverage distils a life into just 250 words, can it ever
be the full story?
Blondie by Hayley Squires (UK)
With the coalition government a distant memory, the new leader is brought to
trial for crimes against humanity.
Yesterday by Helena Tornero (Spain)
Amidst the chaos of a Spanish protest a couple realise their loyalty is more
divided than they thought possible.
Details of three more brand new plays will be made available in late October.
http://westend.broadwayworld.com/article/THEATRE-UNCUT-
Collection-of-Political-Plays-by-Neil-LaBute-More-to-Play-the-
Young-Vic-Nov-13-17-20121005#ixzz2EO1HWMsI
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