Scene Library

The scene library is a compilation of scenes from historic plays by women to be used exclusively by acting instructors and students.

Special thanks to Maria-Christina Oliveras and Jacqueline Knapp for their time and commitment. 

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(1W, 1M) Spunk and Lina confront each other about their fears, guilt, and lies told.
 

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Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston

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(2M) Courtall and Saville discuss the lovely and alluring qualities of Lady Frances, but forbidden to them, as she is married to Sir George.
 

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Hannah Cowley
Hannah Cowley

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(1W, 1M) At the Masquerade Ball , Doricourt falls for Letitia who is far more daring and provocative in costume and mask.
 

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Hannah Cowley
Hannah Cowley

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(2M) Doricourt confides in Saville that he has fallen for the mysterious woman at the Masquerade Ball, not knowing it is Letitia, his intended. How will he get out of marrying who he thinks is the dull Letitia? Note a third actor arrives at the end o…
 

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Hannah Cowley
Hannah Cowley

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(2W) Karen and Martha scene concerning student Mary Tilford’s obstinate behavior, Martha’s aunt Mrs. Mortar’s inefficiency with the students, and Martha’s concern about Karen getting married.
 

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Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman (1905-1984) ranks among the most famous and controversial of American playwrights. She never shied away from provocative, social justice-based themes. Her first play, The Children’s Hour (1934), about two owners of a girls’ school accused of having a lesbian affair, was considered so shocking that some members of the Pulitzer Prize committee refused to see it, costing it a nomination. Toys in the Attic (1960) featured two eccentric Southern sisters whose potential was never value…
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(2W) Mrs. Mortar and Martha scene where Martha tells Mrs. Mortar she must leave the school.
 

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Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman (1905-1984) ranks among the most famous and controversial of American playwrights. She never shied away from provocative, social justice-based themes. Her first play, The Children’s Hour (1934), about two owners of a girls’ school accused of having a lesbian affair, was considered so shocking that some members of the Pulitzer Prize committee refused to see it, costing it a nomination. Toys in the Attic (1960) featured two eccentric Southern sisters whose potential was never value…
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(2W) Karen & Martha talk about their trial, their loss of their school and freedom. (cutting has been made of grocery boy character)
 

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Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman (1905-1984) ranks among the most famous and controversial of American playwrights. She never shied away from provocative, social justice-based themes. Her first play, The Children’s Hour (1934), about two owners of a girls’ school accused of having a lesbian affair, was considered so shocking that some members of the Pulitzer Prize committee refused to see it, costing it a nomination. Toys in the Attic (1960) featured two eccentric Southern sisters whose potential was never value…
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(1W, 1 M) Joe Cardin & Karen discuss where their relationship is now after the trauma of the trial and how to proceed.
 

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Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman (1905-1984) ranks among the most famous and controversial of American playwrights. She never shied away from provocative, social justice-based themes. Her first play, The Children’s Hour (1934), about two owners of a girls’ school accused of having a lesbian affair, was considered so shocking that some members of the Pulitzer Prize committee refused to see it, costing it a nomination. Toys in the Attic (1960) featured two eccentric Southern sisters whose potential was never value…
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