Theatrefolk

Theatrefolk publishes two of my plays, Apostrophe's and The Waking Moment. Let me just start by saying this company has some of the most original, creative and inspiring works on the market. Their catalog is entirely suitable for high school performance. Not only that, but all the plays they carry pose a creatively stimulating challenge to actors and audiences alike.

Directly from their website, here is a little bit on how they got started and their mission statement:

• Theatrefolk was started in 1994 by playwright Lindsay Price and actor Craig Mason. We believe passionately in the integral role theatre arts plays in a well-rounded education.

• The study of theatre is as important to the learning process as any other subject. It develops critical thinking, communication skills, team-building, self-confidence, and discipline.

Pretty amazing, right?

My favorite part of their catalog is the abundance of plays with choral material. These kinds of plays really help student actors develop the ability to trust other actors on the stage, and also the audience's ability to use their imagination to fill in the blanks.

Flaky Lips and Tick Talk are among my favorites they have to offer. Both written by founder Lindsay Price, they are exceptionally entertaining for audiences and wildly rewarding for the actors involved.

They also offer a really nifty royalty license called The Script Bank. It's a revolutionary idea that allows customers access to all the scripts in their catalog for a very reasonable price.

So please do youself a favor and check out Theatrefolk. They have a fantastic website with free previews of any play and are always willing to answer any questions you may have.