The Meta Plays [Paperback]

A collection of short comedic plays that take theatrical conventions on a metaphysical joyride. This unique compilation of wittily inventive short comedies can be performed by as few as 4 actors or as many as 18, all with minimal set and prop requirements. Many of these plays have gone on to receive highly successful productions around the world, garnering awards and glowing reviews along the way. For actors and audiences alike, the eight uproarious plays included in this collection will surprise and delight as they defy expectations and turn theatrical tropes on their head. Theatre will never be the same! The plays included are The Craft, A Flawed Character, The Skewed Picture, Filler, The Curious Art of Critique, Whats the Meta?, A Rebel Among the Wretched and Tacked-On Ending. If ever there was a poster boy for write what you know, its Biss, because what he knows really does entertain us. Views from the Gods, London Reviews: The Craft - a hysterical two-hander about two mutually loathing actors playing a scene with their every inner thought being spoken out loud. I loved it, it was immediate, punchy writing and crucially extremely witty. - There Ought To Be Clowns, London The highlight was The Craft by Andrew Biss...I laughed so heartily that my sides ached and now just thinking about pandas brings back a chuckle... - Views from the Gods, London Theatrical crack... One hell of a good time...In a truly esoteric stint, Whats the Meta? offers up a conversation between the words that make up two different characters in a play...making me speechless. - OC Weekly Andrew Bisss script (Filler) is a really fun idea, which sees Shane and Tatyana suspect they arent the most important people on stage. When Tatyana points out, this scene is completely unnecessary to the arc of the overall story it all starts to get a bit meta, drawing inspiration from Beckett. - Views from the Gods, London Change cant come soon enough for the two characters lÓQ