STEPHEN SMITH   (1957 - )


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Plays by Stephen Smith

STEPHEN SMITH
Background Artiste
1st Produced:
Cambridge
1999
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Samuel French, London
2000
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Genre:
Comedy
One Act
Parts:
Male
2
Female
3
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: Mary decides to spice up her life and join Alfredo Leache`s Background Artistes Agency. She soon learns it isn`t all glamour. She meets an eccentric, elderely couple Walter and Enid who later reveal their true suprising identity; secretary Jessica, who ceaselessy acts out her ambition to be an air hostess; and Alfred, the tireless boss who works hard for his actors against all the odds.
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STEPHEN SMITH
Departure
1st Produced:
Cambridge
1988
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Samuel French, London
1989
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Genre:
Comedy
One Act
Parts:
Male
1
Female
3
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: Stranded in an airport lounge during the inevitable delay of a holiday flight to Spain, Rosemary and her not-very-bright daughter, Mandy draw the reluctant Dennis and Shiela into conversation. Sheila has suggested a holiday to try to right her ailing marriage; Rosemaey is looking for a husband for Mandy. The comic tone of the play shifts continually between Rosemary`s malapropisms and Dennis` grimly humourous bigotry with the close of the play finding Rosemary unmoved by the chaos she has caused and Dennis near to a nervous breakdown
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STEPHEN SMITH
Mismatch
1st Produced:
Cambridge
1986
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Cambridge Publishing Services Ltd., Po Box 62, Cambridge Cb3 9Na
1988
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Genre:
Comedy
One Act
Parts:
Male
4
Female
3
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: If Neville Rampling had known who was really playing at Watergate Meadow, he would never have agreed to referee that Saturday. Neville (or ist Nigel ?) dreams of officiating at a Wembley Cup Final, but his refereeing career has so far been distinguised only by his perseverance. Hampered by a wife hell-bent on buying D.I.Y. furniture, a club chairman as crooked as a corkscrew, and a strange Polish `train-spotter`, Neville (or ist Norman ?) becomes involved in pre-match preparations which are a comic drama of epic proportions.
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STEPHEN SMITH
On Location
1st Produced:
Cambridge
2000
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Samuel French, London
2002
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Genre:
Comedy
One Act
Parts:
Male
2
Female
3
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: Novice Mary is sent to the film shoot of a dubious sci-fi movie. At the early morning call in the church hall-cum-film crew canteen, she is initiated by the seasoned pros. morose Malcolm and camp Roddy, but with the arrival of wealthy, eccentric Victoria, matters become decidedly wacky. Can Samantha with her clipboard keep everyone in check, on cue, in costume - and disentagle her love life ? The play has been designed to be performed either by itself or as the second part of a double bill with BACKGROUND ARTIST.
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STEPHEN SMITH
One-Sided Triangle
1st Produced:
Cambridge
1992
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Samuel French, London
1994
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Genre:
Thriller
One Act
Parts:
Male
2
Female
1
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: In northern Thailand, Mike and Brian are waiting for Sarah. She is to bring a new passport for Mike to escape the country. But as soon as Mike has the passport, he seems reluctant to leave-and even more reluctant to pay. Instead, he wants Brian to courier ###### to London. Brian needs the fiancial reward offered, but his flight would go via Singapore where the death sentence awaits those who are caught. Sarah urges him not to accept. Brian goes for a walk to think over his decision. During his absence, the true nature of the game is revealed.
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STEPHEN SMITH
Parentcraft
1st Produced:
Cambridge
1996
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Samuel French, London
1996
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Genre:
Comedy
One Act
Parts:
Male
1
Female
4
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: Four expectant mothers and one father find themselves in a small hospital room awaiting the midwife who is to give them their first Parentcraft class. Differences in experience, outlook and class lead to hilarious exchanges, as each of the five have to face, and come to terms with, the prejudices and foibles of their companions.
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STEPHEN SMITH
Penalty
1st Produced:
Cambridge
2002
Company:
WCP
1st Published:
Samuel French, London
2003
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Genre:
Play
One Act
Parts:
Male
1
Female
1
Parts Other:
-
Notes: -
Synopsis: In a hotel room in Azerbaijan, Howard wakes up with a monster hangover. Proffering English tea and sympathy is ministry official, Yellena. Slowly it emerges that Howard, who is to referee an important football match, has disgraced himself the previous evening at a dinner to welcome the UEFA officials. Or has he ? Yellena plays Howard like a fish, first cajoling then trying to blackmail him into agreeing to award a penalty to the Azerbaijan team at the evening`s match. And just when Howard thinks he`s in control, Yellena springs another surprise. . .
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