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ROBIN ROTHSTEIN |
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Nationality: n/a Email: Click here to contact Website: Click here to visit |
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Literary Agent: Abrams Artists Agency |
An award-winning playwright, Robin's work has been produced in New York and regionally, including Actors Theatre of Louisville, where many of her short plays have been finalists for the Heideman Award. In a review of her Off-Broadway play, ON DEAF EARS Lawrence Van Gelder of The New York Times described her as a "promising playwright." Robin's plays have also been finalists for the Jane Chambers Playwriting Award, The Turnip Fifteen-Minute Play Festival, The Ten By Ten Festival (Chapel Hill, NC) and the Kernodle Playwriting Competition. For over four years Robin also wrote sketch comedy and performed throughout New York City at Caroline's, Gotham Comedy Club and HERE, among many other notable venues. Some New York companies where her plays have had readings or productions include Vital Theatre Company, New Georges, The WorkShop Theatre Company, Triangle Theatre, The Neighborhood Playhouse and Word of Mouth. Robin graduated with honors in English from the University of Pennsylvania where she studied playwriting with Romulus Linney. Her writing can be found in anthologies published by Heinemann and Smith & Kraus. In addition to The Dramatists Guild, Robin is a member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA).
Plays by Robin Rothstein
3000 Reasons | ||
| 1st Produced: | Algonquin Seaport Theater on Pier 17, South Street Seaport, NY | 29 Sep 2011 | ||||
Company: | Algonquin Productions | |||||
| 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 | #132618 | |||
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Genre: | short play | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | Part of The Derek Jeter Plays. Writers were asked to come up with plays which centered on some aspect of the Yankee shortstop, including his fans, his teammates, his rivals, etc. Plays are: "Screw Loose" by Wende O'Reilly, "Hardball" by Mike Folie, "Pasta Diving Jeter" by Paul Buzinski, "3000 Reasons" by Robin Rothstein, "I'm Derek Jeter" by Bo Wilson, "The Jeter Report" by Susan Barsky, and "Instant Replay" by Tony Sportiello. | |||||
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Breaking Routine | ||
| 1st Produced: | McGinn Cazale Theatre | 2006 | ||||
Company: | Vital Theatre Company | |||||
| 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 | #58648 | |||
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Genre: | Short Play One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | part of Vital Theatre Company presents its annual festival of new works, Vital Signs. | |||||
Synopsis: | A weekly rendezvous between two elderly friends who meet for their regular bagel, lox and cream cheese at Barney's Greengrass turns out to be anything but routine. | |||||
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Clue Phone | ||
| 1st Produced: | New Georges, NYC | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Even More Monologues for Women by Woman (Heinemann © 2001), 2001 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #45648 | |||
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Genre: | Monologue, 8 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | 1 | ||
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Synopsis: | An energetic and racy comic monologue about a woman who is absolutely certain she's finally met the love of her life&so why isn't he calling her back? | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Dick | ||
| 1st Produced: | Caroline's Comedy Club, NYC | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | in The Ultimate Audition Book Vol 4 - 222 Comedy Monologues 2 Minutes & Under, Smith & Kraus, 2005 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #45649 | |||
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Genre: | Monologue, 2 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | Richard, a waiter lacking in self-awareness, offers the specials of the day to one of his tables in a manner they will never forget. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Game Boy | ||
| 1st Produced: | McGinn Cazale Theatre | 2007 | ||||
Company: | Vital Children's Theatre | |||||
| 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 | #62899 | |||
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Genre: | children's Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 3 | ||
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Notes: | book and lyrics by Robin Rothstein; music and lyrics by Matthew Gandolfo. http://www.vitaltheatre.org/tgbNYTrev.php | |||||
Synopsis: | Chase loves playing games and always being the best, but when he gets too wrapped up in his new, exciting action adventure computer game to spend time with his friends, he learns the hard way that computers are no replacement for people and winning isn't everything. The show is recommended for children ages 3 to 12. | |||||
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In A Manner Of Speaking | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | -Minute Plays for Two Actors: The Best of 2004 (Smith & Kraus), 2004 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #45650 | |||
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Genre: | play Ten Min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | 2 | ||
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Synopsis: | A comedic portrayal of two friends as they argue whether or not understanding the meanings of things is really that important. | |||||
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Keeping Pace | ||
| 1st Produced: | Turnip 15-Minute Play Festival, NYC (FINALIST) | - - - | ||||
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 | #45651 | |||
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Genre: | 12 min comedy One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | A gritty comedy about two aspiring actors and how they deal with jealousy and competition | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Libretto | ||
| 1st Produced: | Samuel French Off-Of Broadway Short Play Festival, NYC. (WINNER) | - - - | ||||
Company: | Algonquin Productions, NYC | |||||
| 1st Published: | in Off-Off Broadway Festival Plays, 31st Series, Samuel French, Inc - New York >>>, 2007 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #45652 | |||
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Genre: | 15 min drama One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 1 | ||
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Synopsis: | A tender drama about a man and woman who unexpectedly meet at the opera | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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On Deaf Ears | ||
| 1st Produced: | The Kaufman Theatre, NYC | - - - | ||||
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 | #45653 | |||
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Genre: | 90 min Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | This comedy centers around Sadie and Evelyn, two senior citizens residing in a condominium complex in Florida. Their daily poolside pow-wows are interrupted when Sadie is visited by her estranged daughter, Lila. Meanwhile, Evelyn finds herself fending off the congenial Jimmy O'Gara, a fellow resident and ardent suitor. As the events of the play unfold, Sadie and Evelyn must decide whether to open their hearts, or risk living the remainder of their lives in loneliness and despair. | |||||
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One Last Cigarette | ||
| 1st Produced: | Greenwich House, NYC | - - - | ||||
Company: | Word of Mouth | |||||
| 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 | #45654 | |||
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Genre: | 12 min comedy One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | A dramatic comedy about three underling chefs looking to make big changes in their lives. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Raspberries | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | |||||
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 | #45655 | |||
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Genre: | play Ten Min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 1 | ||
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Notes: | George Kernodle Playwrighting Award | |||||
Synopsis: | After Grace is seriously injured in a car accident, her relationship with Brad is suddenly and intractably altered. Will their commitment to one another survive? | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Something Blue | ||
| 1st Produced: | reading, The WorkShop, NYC | - - - | ||||
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 | #45656 | |||
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Genre: | 90 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 3 | ||
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Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | When circumstances beyond her control begin to wreak havoc on thirty-something Maxine, she struggles to find ways to jump-start her life in the hopes of finally taking it in her own direction. She has her work cut out for her though, as she must find ways to contend with a nagging mother, an overly-aggressive lover, and the hideous bridesmaid's dress she must wear to her best friend's wedding. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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True | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | in New Monologues For Women By Women, Volume II. Edited by Tori Haring-Smith & Liz Engelman, Heinemann, 2005 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #45657 | |||
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Genre: | Monologue, 5 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | 1 | ||
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Synopsis: | Cassie discovers what it means to live truthfully as she struggles with a life-threatening illness. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Try, Try Again | ||
| 1st Produced: | Vital Theatre Company | - - - | ||||
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 | #45658 | |||
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 Ten Min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 2 m/f | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | It's reincarnation time, but will Mold get to come back as a woman this time around? | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Two PM | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | |||||
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 | #45659 | |||
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: | Monologue, 5 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | 1 | ||
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Synopsis: | A comic look at list-making and how not to get anything done on a Sunday afternoon. | |||||
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