Method and Madness: Three Plays

by Greg Parker

A collection of two original plays and one adaptation by New Hampshire playwright Greg Parker. From children to family to his favorite children's book, Parker uses his indelible wit to enchant readers and create engaging and powerful theatre What's "Fourthies Fight Back" 5m, 2w A group of neglected fourth graders, tired of their everyday misfortunes, decide to fight back against their elementary school bullies. What follows is a fierce battle of brains vs brawn that takes our group of Fourthies on an adventure of playtime, of love, and most importantly, to take back their field trip money! "Fade" 5m, 4w - Some doubling possible Fade tells the story of Henry Wilson, a brilliant academic struggling with a difficult, degenerative mental disease. As his memory slowly fades we witness the effects on his family members, particularly his youngest daughter Aerin, and husband Martin, who take him in and serve as his primary caretakers. As time begins to run out, his coping mechanisms become eerily more real and he struggles to make peace with the greatest regrets and secrets of his life. "Alice" Flexible Casting, up to 15 - Doubling possible The world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice Liddell gets a makeover in this New Classics adaptation of an old classic. Combining elements of Through the Looking Glass and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Greg Parker’s adaptation,Alice takes us on the fantastical adventures of a modern Alice as she navigates the troubles of adolescence and the unknown wonders of the Looking Glass world.

312 pages, Paperback

Published January 20, 2018