Bøger af Trisha Sugarek

This can't be happening on Susie's wedding day. It's a girl's dream wedding and everything is perfect. That is until a small plane suddenly circles the venue and her ex-boyfriend jumps out and begins his descent, spurts of smoke shooting out of the heels of his boots. Susie and her father are just pulling up to the dockside in a white festooned boat, to where her groom and two hundred guests are waiting. For the father of the bride, it's the last straw. He reaches for a flare gun, and before Susie can react, fires it into the air. Unfortunately for the sky diver, flare guns cannot be aimed. The flare hits the parachute and ignites it. Chute blazing away, Susie's ex plummets into the wedding tent. Unscathed, he struggles to free himself of parachute and lines. The wedding cake and various food trays have not faired so well. Will the wedding proceed as the police take the heartbroken suitor away?

Ethnic groups have polarized and bullied each other for years, out on the street. Recently they have taken to their cell phones and computers. Blacks against whites and browns. All good kids at their core but divided by the color of their skin. #32 in the series of short plays for the classroom.

The bride is glowing, the groom is nervous, the mother-of-the-bride is knee deep in wedding magazines. Everything is in place for a girl's dream wedding.......until the mother gets a postcard. Betsy was once young and stupid. When she discovers she is pregnant, a year away from getting her degree and broke, she makes one of the hardest decisions of her life. She will give her baby up for adoption. Twenty-five years later she is planning her second daughter's wedding when she discovers a post card in her mail. It will change her life forever. 2f. 1m.

Murder cops, O'Roarke and Garcia have a serial killer on their hands once again. The bodies of children are turning up in all five boroughs of New York City and there are no suspects. In spite of all their efforts, O'Roarke and Garcia stand by as their case goes cold. This monster could strike again and the city's children are not safe while he's out there.

Monty is an unknown artist, living in Greenwich Village. From his third floor walk up, he watches his beautiful neighbor as she comes and goes. Too shy to approach her, he paints her portrait again and again. Suddenly the police are at his door. 3m.This could be a wonderful collaboration between the drama department and the arts department. The art students could paint several portraits of the same woman. In different styles and degrees of completion.

A revised edition of Volume II offers new plays in this collection of short plays. Written specifically for the young actor in the class room or drama department. Some are fun and silly; some are more serious, addressing real life issues for teens. Plus a bonus, a full length play! The collection is all "G" rated and the educator does not need to worry about any 'adult' surprises in this collection. Perfect for the classroom the plays are approximately 10-15 minutes in length with minimal or no sets, and no costumes.Plays may be copied for actors in a classroom environment. No fees. No royalties will be charged if plays are used in a classroom.

Millions of men and women use dating sites. The statistics for married people cyber-dating is staggering. This is the story of Rick, a married man surfing for thrills on-line. One of his favorite 'girls', Cricket, knows the score but the second woman, Barbie is naive and hopeful. 1 m. 2f. Discretion advised.

A young couple have their first waltz and fall in love. Ivah, a hoedown tomboy in her first dress, going to her first dance. Arthur, an up and coming attorney who has his pick of girls. But he only has eyes for Ivah. It's a perfect star studded night filled with flowers, music and love. That is, until Ivah's under pants fall down around her ankles. 1f. 1m.

"Hint of Magnolia" tells the story of a young woman who rose above poverty, rape, bigotry, prostitution and imprisonment to become one of the most memorable and celebrated artists of the twentieth century. This one woman show portrays the life of a black jazz singer in America during the 30's. The script does not dwell on the sensationalism of her addiction to alcohol and drugs but chooses, rather, to celebrate the whole woman and her music. Billie tells us not only her story, but the nation's story. She interjects her tale with her most famous music as well as some of her more obscure songs. In her own words, she talks about her struggle to succeed in spite of the segregation of that time and the difficulties she experienced singing with the great bands, most of which were white men. Without self pity, she talks about the daily slings and arrows that are a part of bigotry. Billie takes complete responsibility for her life, her choices, and her actions. Her triumph was her music and her songs that will live on forever. A stunning monologue for a female actor/jazz singer. 1 f.

In Violet and Ivah's opinion, the old hag, that lives down the road, is just a big tattletale. She seems to see every little thing that the Guyer kids might be doing and then she runs straight to Mama. Ivah has finally devised the perfect 'pay back'. Dragging her younger sister along, she will execute the perfect plan. A perfume bottle full of bodily fumes. They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Well, we'll just see if old lady Pruitt can survive this bottle of 'heavenly' scent! 3f.

"Scent of Magnolia" tells the story of a young woman who rose above poverty, rape, bigotry, prostitution and imprisonment to become one of the most memorable and celebrated artists of the twentieth century. This one woman show portrays the life of a black jazz singer in America during the 30's. The script does not dwell on the sensationalism of her addiction to alcohol and drugs but chooses, rather, to celebrate the whole woman and her music. Billie Holiday tells us not only her story, but the nation's story, she injects her tale with her most famous music as well as some of her more obscure songs. In her own words, she talks about her struggle to succeed in spite of the segregation of that time and the difficulties she experienced singing with the great bands, most of which were white men. Without pity for herself, she talks about the daily slings and arrows that are a part of bigotry. Billie takes complete responsibility for her life, her choices, and her actions. Her triumph was her music and her songs that will live on forever.

"This amazingly well written book is based on a true story that is both captivating and a compelling read. The characters are so real, and their adventures were entertaining and thought provoking. I spent an entire four-hour plane ride devouring this book and I would love for the author to write a sequel."-Bonnie Jo Davis Alaska was calling! LaVerne's dream was to follow the poet Robert Service's footsteps to the wilds of Alaska. At sixteen she was already writing her own music and believed that her talent could only flourish on the back trails of the Yukon. In 1921, at seventeen, she leaves her home in Tumwater, Washington in the middle of the night and alone. Impersonating a boy, she hires aboard a freighter, out of Seattle, and works her way to the north. From boat rides on the Yukon, encounters with a native tribe, fighting off male suitors to filing homestead papers, falling in love, and working the land, LaVerne uses newfound frontier wisdom as a basis for expanding both her music and her perceptions. Black-eyed Joe, a native of Alaska told her, "No man owns what Mother Spirit does not freely give". "What a charming folk tale, LaVerne thought. I could use the story in one of my songs." It was in Alaska she learns the realities of frontier life that will shape her future, help her create music, and lead her in directions no woman has explored alone before. This compelling historical fiction book is based on the true-life story of the author's Aunt LaVerne. Perfect for anyone who enjoys adventure, the outdoors, tales of survival and triumph against the odds.

Forty-one tips to help you grow your craft in creative writing. This new, exciting, instructional book is a sharing of over twenty+ years of experience. This writer has honed her craft of writing fiction and "is still learning" 80 books and play scripts later. That first, all important, sentenceHow to develop rich charactersWriter's BlockProcrastinationWriting processand many more words of encouragement and tipsIncluding quotes from successful writers Between these pages are solid, practical instruction on how to tell a good story. Also the pit falls every writer faces. Motivating, this book takes some of the 'scared' out of creative writing.

Jorge, a young black man is asked to teach a social studies class by his teacher. What it's like to live the black experience. Only to become a victim, himself, later that same day. Driving home from school he is stopped by cops for a traffic infraction. It quickly turns deadly.

Is she really stuck up? Or is she just shy? Some teenagers are so painfully shy that they put up a front so everyone thinks that they are unapproachable, cold, and stuck up. Bridgette is beautiful, tall, blonde and a cheerleader. But her shyness keeps her from making any friends and she is quickly getting a bad reputation for being stuck on herself. 3-5f.

An unknown artist, living in a loft in Soho, is obsessed with his beautiful neighbor across the street. Ben observes her as she comes and goes in her daily life. She never fails to chat up the elderly neighbors sitting on the stoop. Too shy and reclusive to ask her out, Ben watches and then paints her, from memory, again and again. Suddenly the police are at his door. His goddess, his dream woman is dead and the police like him for the crime. But upon further investigation there are other suspects that are just as likely to have murdered her. Detectives O'Roarke and Garcia sift through the forensics, motives and physical evidence and at first glance it seems that all the evidence points to this strange, young artist who is obsessed with the beautiful actress. But as the detectives immerse themselves in her lifestyle and daily routine, it turns out that the victim has more than one secret.

A look into the world of the parents who are trying to do the right thing...support their child...., sometimes even save their life. Their child is confused and frightened by their physical being telling them they are one gender while their heart, soul and mind are telling them that they are another. This short play's setting is a support group for parents. Resigned, angry, confused, religious, experienced and lost, they come together out of a common desperation. Some handling the situation much better than others. This play offers an insightful and educational dialogue from parents.There is no manual on parenting much less facing the challenges of this gender affirmation generation. 6f. 5m.

Someone is knocking off the homeless of NYC. There don't appear to be any motives; what could a bum have that anyone would want? Their life style affords the killer plenty of opportunity, who would care what happened to these shadow people? O'Roarke and Garcia quickly realize that they have another serial killer on their hands as more bodies are found at an alarming rate.

Mass shootings are a part of our current culture. Not until now did I have something to say (write) about this mass murder. This ten minute play for teens in the classroom is to honor and memorialize the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. It focuses on a small class of students hidden away in safety by their English teacher and what happens while they wait for the shooting to stop. But the question begs will they ever be safe again? The Parkland mass school shooting has not been allowed to be forgotten due to a large group of brave teenagers.

In this full length play 'G' rated, a young family takes 'possession' of a deserted lighthouse so that their critically ill daughter can enjoy the sea breezes and beautiful countryside. Little do they know that, for centuries, the lighthouse has been the home and in the 'possession' of four outrageous spirits. Ben, the eight year old, has no trouble whatsoever making friends with two of the spirits, Baubles and Chaos. The story climaxes as Claire, ill with cancer, slowly fades toward death. Baubles and Chaos have no intention of letting that happen. While this play has it's serious moments, for the most part, it is a comedy and makes for great fun as the spirits romp around the stage. The adults can neither see nor hear Chaos and Baubles as they converse and play with the children and terrorize a 'Man of the Cloth'! All in innocent fun, of course! 4f. 4m. 2 children

Detectives O'Roarke and Garcia have a cold case dumped on their desk in Book 5 in the series. Despite their objections that they 'don't do cold cases' their Commander tells them that they do now since the new Mayor has asked for them. Three years earlier the mayor's brother-in-law was murdered and the case was never solved. The cold case plunges our murder cops into the world of television and competitive cooking shows and their pick of suspects three years cold.

Author, playwright, and poet, Trisha Sugarek has been writing for four decades. Until recently her writing had focused on stage plays (Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.) that ranged from prison stories to children's fables. She has expanded her body of work to include two books of poetry, a group of children's books and her debut novel, "Women Outside the Walls". Newly released, a series "ShortN'Small" short plays, small casts which are used in classrooms in this country and internationally. She has enjoyed a thirty year career in theatre as an actor and director. Originally from Seattle, she has worked in theatres from coast to coast and her plays have been produced across the country and abroad. Trisha lives in Savannah, Georgia with her three golden retrievers. Trisha's plays and books can be found on her web site at: www.writeratplay.com

Megan thinks her boyfriend truely loves her...so then why does he lose his temper and hurt her? Staggering statistics inspired the playwright to write a play addressing this topic, with the hope that it might help stop the violence. About one in three high school students have been or will be involved in an abusive relationship. Forty percent of teenage girls ages 14 to 17 say they know someone their age that has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend. 2f. 1m.

This short play for the classroom or drama department offers a safe environment for teenagers to explore the risks of running away from home. Molly is fifteen and defiant when it comes to the rules her single parent Mom has set down. When she is forbidden to see the older boy she is dating and then grounded for a month, Molly runs away. Only to find that the streets are no place to run to. 3f. 1m. Cast can be expanded. Part of the series, "Shortn'Small", a collection of short plays/small casts ideal for the classroom. 'Some troubled teens are high risk for becoming teen runaways when they feel like they can't handle problems at home. This can be a frightening experience for parents and for teens. According to the National Runaway Switchboard, 1.6 to 2.8 million young people run away every year. Many teen runaways quickly find that running away is worse than the problems they have at home, but they may be afraid to go home.

A murder occurs every day in the Big Apple. It follows that homicide detectives carry acase load of three to seven cases, at all times. In this new thriller, Video of Murder, NYPDHomicide Detectives O'Roarke and Garcia investigate seven killings. They must enter theunknown world of the Tongs, the Chinese Mafia, when one of its members is beaten todeath, sparking a string of retaliation-type homicides. At the same time they investigate therandom murder of a cross country trucker only to be interrupted by a domestic disturbancecase gone horribly wrong. A normal day in the life of a murder cop.

ALL NEW PLAYS! Second release of Volume III is a collection of all new short plays chosen from the extensive collection by this playwright. Written specifically for the young actor in the classroom or drama department. Some are fun and silly; some are serious, addressing real issues in a teen's life. The collection is all "G" rated and the educator does not need to worry about any 'adult' surprises in this collection. Perfect for the classroom the plays are approximately 10-15 minutes in length with no sets or costumes.

Dorothy and Jock have been friends since elementary school. He's from the wrong side of the tracks with an alcoholic mother. She's an honor role student with a good, supportive home life. They are now sixteen and he begins smoking Marijuana. Dorothy finds out her best friend is mixed up with drugs and tries to save him. 1f. 1m.

A collection of original haiku (Renku) poetry and Japanese art. Sumi-E pen and ink brush work. Haiku is an ancient form of writing poetry from Japan, and is very strict in its structure. Three sections of three lines each. The first and third lines must be five syllables. The second line must be seven syllables. Haiku usually refers to nature somewhere in the poetry. This book includes all original Haiku by a living poet. There has been a huge revival of interest in this form of poetry and its beauty is recognized by the modern world. Volume II has more poetry.

Alma, Kitty and Hattie have one thing in common. The men that they love and married are in prison. Wives visit their men behind bars every day and wonder how their lives brought them to this place. This story focuses on three of these women. Alma is an exotic dancer who seems, at first glance, to be a bit of a nitwit. But on closer inspection she has a street-smart wisdom and humor. Hattie is a hard working African American with four children who is trying to keep her family together. Then there is Kitty, a wealthy socialite, who in spite of the shame and embarrassment of visiting a prison where her husband refuses to see her, doggedly visits every other week. In a series of flash backs we see these women when they lived normal lives with their husbands and children. The plot explodes when Chelsea, Alma and Charlie's daughter, disappears. One visiting day something happens that will change each of their lives forever as the visiting room erupts with violence and heartbreak. This story is based in truth and was inspired while the author was at the Dixon Correctional Facility in Dixon, Illinois, waiting to visit a confessed murderer. It was heart breaking to observe the women and children waiting to see their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers who might be incarcerated for a few months or for life.

A teenager is inspired by the poetry of Robert Service and plans to run away to Alaska. The turn of the twentieth century was a simpler time; kids could wander around at will without much danger. La Verne believes that only in the wilderness of Alaska can she fully explore the composing of her music. The ghost of the poet and she are friends and Mr. Service tries to dissuade her from her plans. When all else fails he accompanies her on her adventure. 3f, 1m