Bøger af Trisha Sugarek

Emilee and her best friends have reached the point in their lives where boys are pressuring them into sexual activities that they are not ready for. In this 'G' rated, short play for the classroom we explore the peer pressure that comes to bear as young girls try to navigate their sexual awareness. Emilee is torn between what her friends are doing and what she instinctively knows is right for her. 1m. 5f.

Innocent men do go to prison and stay there for decades. Chicago. 1946. Joe Doheny is seventeen, enrolled at the University of Illinois, Navy Pier, but he has a secret life; he's a burglar. Joe's parents migrated from Ireland and surviving the depression, they managed to keep their family together. Even though he holds down part time jobs, he steals so that he can continue in school and help his parents financially. Joe is finally caught for petty theft by the police and arrested. And less than five hours later is charged with murder! He is questioned and brutally tortured for days at the Cook County Jail and finally, in fear for his life, he signs a confession. Without a trial, he plea bargains and is sentenced to life, with parole. The next fifty one years are told in vignettes by Joe [middle aged], and seventeen-year-old Joe, often on stage together. Joe tells his story in an interview with an anchor person from a television news magazine. His quest for freedom, the people supporting him; the woman in his life who has stood by him for three decades. The death of his beloved mother, the friends along the way and finding the man who actually committed the murder. The tale unfolds in a series of flash backs until the audience finally realizes that there is no happy ending to Joe's story and that Joe is still in prison after sixty plus years.

In the World of Murder series, Detectives Jack O'Roarke and Stella Garcia, two murder cops, seek out killers on the streets of New York City. Their investigations take them from the sleazy world of strip joints to Manhattan's upper Eastside. Poor and rich alike, no one is exempt from murder. O'Roarke and Garcia are stars at NYPD with their careful forensic investigative skills and just plain, solid cop work.

Patsy, the spider, fresh off a ship from Brazil is a funny and greedy Spanish senorita. She is holding Emma captive in her web. While everyone one in the forest has searched in vain for Emma only the irrepressible elf, Cheets, can see her. Given his reputation, no one believes Cheets when he claims to have found her. Cheets cannot hear what Emma is trying tell him and she must use Charades to relay vital news concerning the enchanted forest. Hazard, a King, is selling the forest to developers. This fable contains lessons about greed, ecology, friendship, enduring love and justice. Most of the characters from "Stanley the Stalwart Dragon" return to this new fable. New characters include: Thomas, the sea turtle, pedantic but loveable. Laughter erupts when readers realizes that he speaks only in nautical lingo. Patsy, the spider is adorable in spite of her greed. Rose, Emma's mother emphasizes maternal devotion and the ability to believe as the magical creatures of the forest reveal themselves to her. Hazard, Lord of the Underworld reunites with a lost love.

This collection of ten short plays was written specifically for the young actor in the class room or drama department. Some are fun and silly; some are more serious. Several address real life issues in the life of teens. The collection is all "G" rated and the educator does not need to worry about any "adult" surprises in this collection. Requires no set, no costumes.

It's a scary point in time for parents, when they must stand aside and let their tween or teenager decide for themselves. Even though they're pretty certain that it will not go well. Molly has been invited to a party by the most popular girl in school. Molly's mother is suspicious. Why now is this group of girls, who bullied Molly earlier in the year, including her in their activities? But, it's time to loosen the strings a bit and let Molly learn that her decisions might have consequences that are not much 'fun'. 2f.

Double betrayal! What would you do if you were a wife who walked into your home just hours after your husband commits suicide, only to discover he also betrayed you with another woman? This play looks at a crumbling marriage. The wife wants to fight to save the relationship spanning twenty-seven years. The husband, who is going through a severe mid-life crisis, wants out. The pressure of the situation results in his suicide. A strong female part for a strong character actor. 1f. This one act play is in the 'Short n' Small' series; (one act play*small cast).

Adriana seems to have so much pressure in her life. Grades, getting into a good school, doing well in sports, and keeping up with her community volunteer work. The last thing she wants to do is disappoint her parents and her teachers. A friend tells her how good she'll feel after she 'cuts'. She'll try anything to calm herself down and get some relief. 3f. 2m. Cutting is an attempt to interrupt strong emotions and pressures that seem impossible to tolerate. It can be related to broader emotional issues that need attention. Most of the time, cutting is not a suicide attempt. Cutting affects many teens and preteens - even beyond those who self-injure. Many teens worry about a friend who cuts, or face pressure from peers to try cutting as a daring thing to do. In many cases, cutting - and the emotions that go along with it - is something teens struggle with alone. But because of growing awareness, more teens can get the assistance they need. Cutting among teenagers is on the rise. Under great stress from teachers, peers, and parents to excel, it is one way that they try to get relief. Here is one family's story.

A children's play (fable) about climate change and endangered creatures. Two sister Aardvarks arrive in the Fabled Forest by accident. Their travel agent, Time Portals to Your Next Adventure, malfunctions and instead of Australia, they are plopped down in Cheets' clearing in the forest. Here they meet Donald, the fairie, Cheets, the elf, Emma, the farm-girl, Patsy, the banana spider and all the creatures that inhabit the mystical forest. Agnes and Annie are so ugly they're cute. With their jaunty hats atop their weird heads, with their rabbit-like ears and short elephant type snouts, Emma and Donald are entranced. They set about helping the two aardvarks to complete their trip to Australia while helping other endangered species. But first the Portal must be repaired so it operates correctly.The Aardvarks are joined by the Painted Wild Dogs both are on the endangered species list. It is a dangerous lifestyle. In this fable children learn more about climate change, destroying habitat and about other endangered species and how we humans can help to protect them. The story teaches gentle lessons about climate change and endangered species. Ages: 3--12

Cheets is looking for an adventure! He hears his friend, Emma, talking one day, about 'town'. He'd heard about it, sure, but he'd never been there. How exciting to see 'town' with lots of earthlings, and food and music. Maybe even carrots! So, one day, Cheets stows away in Emma's car and he goes to town. Don't miss Cheets adventure and ultimate capture! Full color Illustrations by Jefferson O'Neal.

Recent celebrity transgender headlines have put a much needed spotlight on the teenagers who are seeking their 'true selves'. Alone, with a huge secret, many of them look to suicide as a permanent solution to end their pain and confusion. Surrounded by bullies at school who call him a freak, isolated because of his secret, this young boy born in the wrong body, is at a dead end. Life is just too painful to bear another day. Desperate to end it all, he reaches out to his mother in a final attempt to find someone who might understand him.

It's simple. Husband expects a very rich, important client to stop by the house to sign some papers on his way to the airport. Wife, grubby from working in the garden will hide in the kitchen until he is gone. What's wrong with just a little peek at the client as he leaves? This comedy is part of the series "ShortN'Small", short plays with small casts. 1f. 2m.

Bertie, the bookworm is the fabled forest's elder and teacher. Every week he has a spelling and reading circle where everyone is welcomed. Slam, the badger and his gang of bully boys are forever teasing, disrupting, and bullying Bertie and the group of faeries and woodland creatures who come to learn. Pansy, the pixie is a new character in this third of the Fabled Forest series. She is a defender of reading, truth, and Bertie. Cheets, our beloved elf from past books joins the wrong crowd and his friends are worried that he will become the newest member of the Bully Boys. The story teaches gentle lessons about literacy, bullying and ageism. The book pays special homage to the classical fairy tales with appearances by little red riding hood, the wicked stepsister, the three little piggies and many more as they wander through the Fabled Forest.

We meet Violet Guyer again....a woman grown and on her first adventure outside the tiny town of Tumwater, Washington. She has been invited to San Francisco to play women's semi-professional basketball. Not so unusual you say? Not today, but this is the 1920's. This full length stage play is set in the roaring twenties in San Francisco. Violet, one of the sisters from "The Guyer Girls," has grown into a beautiful woman with children of her own. In the intervening years she has had a successful athletic career and has since bought her own bar and grill. She is a 'flapper' in every sense of the word; working all day and playing all night. While her teenaged daughter raises her seven year old son, Violet is out on the town! Usually with her man de'jour. Her second marriage is a stone around her neck and she is about to get rid of her loser husband who is a compulsive gambler. She has the next husband all lined up. But, Jay, her boyfriend, has eyes for Violet's teenaged daughter. A dark drama with comedic relief provided by the two children.

Climate Change has reached critical mass. Since the adults keep dithering with little progress toward savikng our planet, the young people around the world are insisting that something change and something be done to save our planet now! It's the only home we know. 5f. 5m.

Another mass shooting at the most unlikely of places, a small neighborhood market run by an Indian family. Is it terrorism? Will there be more? Who would have a motive against this seemingly innocent family working in their store? The killer slipped away leaving no clues, no evidence, no witnesses; leaving five dead and two mortally wounded. The case quickly goes cold then heats up again. Out of desperation, the remaining family members bring in a physic-medium who has a strange vision. Who is this predator with amber eyes? Who is this perp stalking pretty girls?

Bertie, the bookworm is the fabled forest's elder and teacher. Every week he has a spelling and reading circle where everyone is welcomed. Slam, the badger and his gang of bully boys are forever teasing, disrupting, and bullying Bertie and the group of faeries and woodland creatures. Pansy, the pixie is a new character in this third of the Fabled Forest series. She is a defender of reading, truth, and Bertie. Cheets, our beloved elf from past books joins the wrong crowd and his friends are worried that he will become the newest member of the Bully Boys. The story teaches gentle lessons about literacy, bullying and ageism. The book pays special homage to the classical fairy tales with appearances by little red riding hood, the wicked stepsister, the three little piggies and many more as they wander through the Fabled Forest.

Winston Churchill, one of the greatest leaders of the free world, invites us into his life during the war years, while he talks to his cat, Admiral Nelson. The cat tells the audience about his life with the Prime Minister and his opinion of humans and their love for war. Excerpts of Churchill's most famous speeches, observations and memorable phrases are cleverly woven into the fabric of this play.

Rachel and Josh have dated awhile now but Josh's interest has turned to another girl, Cathy. As Rachel feels Josh's attention lessening, she begins a systematic bullying of Cathy on line. When Josh break up with her she becomes more unbalanced and violent. Over one half of all adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying. More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats online and half of young people do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs. Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet. In extreme cases this has led to assault and/or suicide.

"You can't make this stuff up!" Inspired by true crime file cases. Two lovers are shot in the head but there's no gun at the crime scene. It can't be murder/suicide with no gun. This looks more and more like a double homicide. Or does it? Then Detectives O'Roarke, Garcia and Sneed are called to a potential homicide with no victim. Liquor, jealousy, machismo and a few rocks...but does it add up to murder? Phoebe Sneed is a bright and shiny new detective taking over as the lead detective for the first time. Her case has too many bullets, too many perps and too many witnesses.

Josh and Sarah are teenagers from an enduring, stable home life with two parents. Their folks ever splitting up isn't a passing thought for them, even though more than half their friends come from a broken home. These two teenagers are the exception to the rule........until today when they walk into their house, after school, to find their parents waiting for them. 2f. 2m. Divorce is at an all time high. How does today's family, and in particular teens, deal with this family fracture?

Moths and Machetes begins where Butterflies and Bullets left off. A collection of free verse poetry, Haiku and musings about life, loss, love, and grief. Some fall on the ears like the touch of moth fluttering against the light. Others slice into you like a knife. The poet's inspiration was taken from her life's experiences.

Strippers have been found with their throats cut and their dead eyes filled with glitter and the killer's rage is escalating. To make things worse the murder cops, O'Roarke and Garcia have several dozen potential suspects all with a reason to murder these girls. In Book 2 of the World of Murder series, Detectives O'Roarke and Garcia are chasing a serial killer and time is running out. To make things worse they have several dozen potential suspects. Is the killer an ex-boyfriend? An Internet stalker? Or one of the many customers who frequent the strip joints?Now the press has gotten hold of the story dubbing the murderer, 'The Glitter Slasher'. City Hall is breathing down the necks of the Homicide Squad and insisting that they 'get this thing solved!' Before there are more dead bodies. Finally the two murder cops make an arrest. But, do they have the right person in custody?

A whore tells the audience how she got dead. This beautiful, poignant monologue for a woman is edgy, harsh and tender. How does a stripper, sometimes prostitute end up dead, thrown from a car like so much garbage? A great audition piece or short, one act for a strong character actor. 1f. This script is part of a collection called 'Short N'Small'. That is a short one act play with a small cast. No sets, no costumes.

Detectives O'Roarke and Garcia have a cold case dumped on their desk, despite their objections that they 'don't do cold cases'.Their Commander explains that they do now since the new Mayor has asked for them. Three years earlier a famous chef and relative of the mayor's was murdered and the case was never solved. A cold case that plunges the murder cops into the world of television and competitive cooking shows.

Favorite thing to wear? Orange socks. Ever since Henry was old enough to wear socks, rain or shine, he would take them off at the first opportunity.....unless they were orange. So his mother dyed all of his socks orange. Now at age fourteen, Henry has a school project in social studies. Create and market a product for the school's business Fair. The obvious choice? Orange Socks. Little does Henry and his mother know but this is just the beginning of Henry's business career. 2m. 1f.

It's the roaring twenties in San Francisco, a decade famous for hot jazz and bath tub gin. Violet (The Guyer Girls) has grown into a beautiful woman with children of her own. She has left her small hometown in the Pacific Northwest to pursue a successful basketball career and with her earnings, she has bought a bar and grill. She is a 'flapper' in every sense of the word; working all day and playing all night. While her teenage daughter raises her seven year old son, Violet is out on the town with her latest man de' jour. Dressed in her signature red dress, she is the toast of the town and owner of a speakeasy where she hosts the cream of San Francisco's society, city politicians, Arch Bishops, and Hollywood celebrities. But there is an underbelly of corruption, grifters, the mob, excess, and neglect in Violet's life. Her two children are an afterthought and she chooses her men over their well being time and time again. Their childhood needs are always trumped by her self-indulgent desires. The two children are possessions that she can put down or pick up again on a whim. To show off to her current beau or friends and then forgotten. And when they get in her way, she gets rid of them.

In this short play for teens, Jessica and Alan have dated all through high school. Even though Alan gives Jessica no cause to suspect him, she is obsessed with him and is very jealous. Alan tries everything to reassure her and finally he is forced to break up with Jessica. The consequences are disastrous. 3f. 1m. Part of the series "ShortN'Small" short plays for the high school classroom. Scripts address 'real time' issues for teenagers. This collection of short plays, small casts include 5 addressing the problem of bullying; emotional, physical and on the Internet.

A collection of original Haiku and Renku poetry distilled to a stark, beautiful bareness. '...the poetry is a dance of life that flies and falls through experience with a poet and observer's astute, deft touch.' A collection of original Haiku and Renku poetry and Japanese art. 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, seven syllables. Haiku usually refers to nature somewhere in the poetry. This book includes all original Haiku by a living poet. Sumi-E pen and ink brush work by author. There has been a huge revival of interest in this form of poetry and its beauty is recognized by the modern world.

The expectations from parents, teachers, coaches, and peers are great! Add in a young man who has known for years that he is gay. Will his parents support his choices? Will his ex-marine father, living the football dream through his son, understand and accept him? Part of a series "ShortN'Small" this one act play has a small cast and no set or costumes. 2m. 1f