(extra)ordinary, (un)usual Volume 1

(extra)ordinary, (un)usual Volume I is a collection of monologues written by internationally-renowned playwright Pete Malicki. They time in at 10 minutes and are suitable for Dramatic Interpretation or Humorous Interpretation events in forensics competitions. These pieces have been staged in over 200 productions worldwide and have won more than a dozen major awards. As well as being performed in numerous speech and debate tournaments, they have been staged on the West End and in the Edinburgh Fringe. Three of the pieces are gender neutral and the other three can easily be changed with minimal adaptation. Stage directions are kept to an absolute minimum to allow for a broad interpretation by the performer.ISBN: 978-1-61387-066-2 Cry For Me Humor/Drama – Female Alicia has a most unusual job – a funeral crier. Once she starts her routine, the congregation will be moaning and weeping in no time. But there are dangers involved. Darkest Moment  Drama - Female Jilly is cursed. Whene