{"product_id":"unusual-stories-unusually-told","title":"Unusual Stories, Unusually Told","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnusual Stories, Unusually Told\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates some of the boldest contemporary American voices with seven plays from \u003cb\u003eClubbed Thumb's Summerworks\u003c\/b\u003e. Spanning 2001 to 2019 and accompanied by artist interviews and reflections on the work, this anthology presents a vital survey of formally inventive 21st century playwriting, and is a perfect collection for study and performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eU.S. Drag\u003cbr\u003e by Gina Gionfriddo\u003cbr\u003eA serial killer named Ed stalks the city, luring his victims by asking for help. To protect themselves, a group of New Yorkers form SAFE, \"Stay Away From Ed.\" The first rule: don't help anyone. It's a matter of urban survival. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSlavey\u003cbr\u003e by Sigrid Gilmer\u003cbr\u003eIn which Robert and Nora, a couple on the rise, get a big promotion, a bigger house, and a brand new slave. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDot\u003cbr\u003e by Kate E. Ryan\u003cbr\u003eIn which old Dot and the weird kid from the neighborhood become friends. Set in that kind of Florida town that makes you wonder: is this TV, a book, or maybe even a cabaret? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaby Screams Miracle\u003cbr\u003e by Clare Barron\u003cbr\u003e In which a freak storm knocks down all the trees in town and a prodigal daughter is taught a new way to pray. But the weird weather's not over yet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMen on Boats\u003cbr\u003e by Jaclyn Backhaus\u003cbr\u003eTen explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOf Government\u003cbr\u003e by Agnes Borinsky\u003cbr\u003eThe adventures of Barb the Teacher, Deb the Seeker, Heidi the Helper, Tawny the Addict and a host of others. With songs! Presented by Miss Marjorie Blain, her students, and members of the community. Light refreshments will be provided. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlano\u003cbr\u003e by Will Arbery\u003cbr\u003eTonight, and later, and earlier, three sisters (no, not those ones) are stricken with a series of strange plagues. Let's talk about family nightmares. I mean, uh, memories.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833518993613,"sku":"9781350194199","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/1529\/9533\/files\/imageloader_e99e0891-2e02-45ee-bc28-010fc308d439.jpg?v=1790887498","url":"https:\/\/booksatmidnight.com\/products\/unusual-stories-unusually-told","provider":"Books At Midnight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}