In Real Life - Acting Edition [Paperback]

Charlayne Woodard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

In the final play of her autobiographical trilogy that began with Pretty Fire and continued with Neat, In Real Life finds Charlayne Woodard pursuing her dreams in New York City. From her early days as a struggling actor to her nomination for a Tony Award, the harsh realities of Broadway are balanced by the unusual and comforting characters that touched her life.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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About the Author

Charlayne WoodardÂ’s first play, Pretty Fire, received the LA Drama Critics award and NAACP awards for best play and playwright. Her second play, Neat received the Irving and Blanche Laurie Theatre Vision Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. In Real Life, developed at the Sundance Theatre Lab, was commissioned by the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Produced at both theatres, it received the Backstage West Garland award and NAACP award for best playwright and actor. Her Broadway credits include the original cast of AinÂ’t MisbehavinÂ’ (Tony and Drama Desk nominations). Off-Broadway credits include In The Blood by Suzan-Lori Parks, Sorrows and Rejoicings by Athol Fugard and Twelfth Night. She also appears on television nationwide including recurring roles on Law and Order, Roseanne and Chicago Hope. Her film credits include Unbreakable and Sunshine State. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822219433
• ISBN-13: 978-0822219439
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,950,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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