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ROBERT SOROKA |
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Nationality: Canadian Email: Click here to contact Website: n/a |
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Robert Soroka was born in Montreal and grew up in the multi-ethnic, multi-cultural district of Cote des Neiges. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce (McGill University) and an MBA (Concordia University), he accumulated several years of industrial experience. At the same time, he started teaching at the university and college levels. Within two years he was an active faculty member at 4 universities and 6 colleges, and made teaching his full time pursuit. Looking for an even greater challenge, Soroka earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (State University of New York), and briefly worked as a criminal attorney for the City of Buffalo. Returning to Canada, Soroka resumed his teaching career, earning the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Award at Concordia University. About the same time, he became a media personality, first as the "Consumer Cop" on CFCF television's Montreal Today, and then on Global TV's This Morning Live, while hosting his own radio talk show. Soroka has since made over 1,000 television and radio appearances both nationally and locally. Soroka's theatre career began rather inconspicuously, after winning a part in a play produced by Montreal's venerable theatre company, the Lakeshore Players. The experience ignited a passion that stimulated Soroka to immerse himself in various aspects of theatre, primarily studying acting. During another production in which he had a small role, Soroka started bringing his laptop to rehearsals, deciding to make good use of his time while waiting for his scenes. Thesis of Life was the result and has been produced three times. A playwright was born. . .To date, all of Soroka's plays have been produced and performed for appreciative audiences. Soroka has earned a strong reputation for creating both witty and moving dialogue, and his work has been favourably compared to Canadian playwright Norm Foster.
Plays by Robert Soroka
High Infidelity | ||
| 1st Produced: | Mirella and Lino Saputo Theatre at the Leonardo da Vinci Centre, Montreal | 2004 | ||||
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| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #69488 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
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Synopsis: | High Infidelity is a fast paced comedy-mystery-whodunnit that is set at a seniors' resident. When Moishe, a philandering inhabitant, is found murdered, there is no shortage of suspects. Is the killer his angry wife Clara, bi-polar Sandra, sweet grandmother Carmen, Carmen's grandson of dubious repute, Guido, sadistic nurse Rick, or someone else? There are many twists and turns that are tied together by sharp dialogue and well-developed characters. Characters and setting were inspired by the playwright's experiences at his late grandmother's seniors' complex | |||||
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Holiday Dingles! | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
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| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #69489 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Synopsis: | Holiday Dingles! is wonderful entertainment for the entire family. A musical-comedy in the Disney genre, adults will be entertained by sophisticated "inside jokes" and musical talents, while children will be drawn to the enchantment inherent in a candy factory that is serviced by elves! The story: Papa Dingles is overwhelmed. After all, the elves at his enchanted candy factory, feeling underappreciated, are contemplating strike action just as Papa is trying to buy the factory from evil owner Mr. Nasty. If that were not enough, Mrs. Dingles is terribly unhappy about her limited role as "housewife". What can be done? Holiday Dingles! will delight audiences, while at the same time communicating the positive messages of love, loyalty, and the true meaning of family. | |||||
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Lobby Talk | ||
| 1st Produced: | Lakeshore Players, Montreal | 2002 | ||||
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| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #69490 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
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Synopsis: | When a plane must make an unscheduled landing in a small midwest town, travelers are transferred to a hotel hosting an exotic dancer convention. When a young honeymooning couple's mettle is tested, it is a feuding couple's counsel that helps save both marriages | |||||
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Serving Angie | ||
| 1st Produced: | Lakeshore Players, Montreal | 2003 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #69491 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
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Synopsis: | Recently jilted, down-on-his-luck Mark takes a job as a waiter, trying to get his life back in order. When his ex, Angie, strolls into the posh restaurant on the arm of another man, mayhem reigns. Matters are complicated by demanding patrons, a no-nonsense manager, and a temperamental Italian chef | |||||
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Thesis of Life | ||
| 1st Produced: | Lakeshore Players, Montreal | 2001 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #69492 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
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Synopsis: | Despite two years since his divorce, successful professor Rick Vanelli has yet to reconcile his personal life. His eyes are soon opened by the most unlikely of sources: his assistant's girlfriend, who teaches the teacher that many of life's lessons are learned outside the classroom | |||||
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