Unusual Stories Unusually Told: 7 Contemporary American Plays from Clubbed Thumb

<p><i>Unusual Stories Unusually Told</i> celebrates some of the boldest contemporary American voices with seven plays from <b>Clubbed Thumb's Summerworks</b>. 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. <p/>U.S. Drag<br> by Gina Gionfriddo<br>A 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. <p/>Slavey<br> by Sigrid Gilmer<br>In which Robert and Nora a couple on the rise get a big promotion a bigger house and a brand new slave. <p/>Dot<br> by Kate E. Ryan<br>In 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? <p/>Baby Screams Miracle<br> by Clare Barron<br> 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. <p/>Men on Boats<br> by Jaclyn Backhaus<br>Ten 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. <p/>Of Government<br> by Agnes Borinsky<br>The 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. <p/>Plano<br> by Will Arbery<br>Tonight 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.</p>