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10 Speeches for Turning the Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by Amanda Grace<\/p>\n

April 16th, 2021<\/p>\n<\/font>

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The past is the past, but the future’s an open book…\u00a0 so what’s next? Find out how to write a new chapter for your panel with these ten characters.<\/p>\n

From Nobody Don\u2019t Like Yogi<\/em> by Tom Lysaght<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Dramatic, Mature 50s)<\/b><\/p>\n

In 1985, Yankee manager Yogi Berra was fired mid-season. He vowed never to return to Yankee stadium as long as it remained in the hands of the man who fired him, and he hasn\u2019t. Until today. He\u2019s about to throw out the first pitch.<\/p>\n

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From Tug of War<\/em> by Alan Rossett<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Dramatic, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/b><\/p>\n

Liliane\u2014wealthy, self-interested eccentric\u2014has pieced together a fa\u00e7ade which permits her to avoid the painful memories of her youth. Now that she\u2019s found herself in the middle of a dangerous game, the mirage is dissipating\u2026 she\u2019s been seeing ghosts.<\/p>\n

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From A Life Spurred Into Meaningful Adventure<\/em> by Tara Meddaugh<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Dramatic, Kids & Juniors 5-13, High School 14-18, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s)<\/b><\/p>\n

Goldilocks and Little Bear have run away to start a new life together. Unfortunately, the courageous Goldilocks doesn\u2019t actually know where they\u2019re headed. When Little Bear begins having doubts, Goldilocks decides the time has come to level with him, if it means one of them still has a chance to be part of a family.<\/p>\n

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Cat Mozart<\/em><\/strong> by Gabriel Davis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Comedic, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/b><\/p>\n

Darlene and Joe are having problems, and Joe\u2019s friend is certain the resolution lies in getting Joe\u2019s cat out of the picture.<\/p>\n

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From Vs. Robert Schumann<\/em> by Myla Lichtman-Fields<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Dramatic, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s)<\/b><\/p>\n

After four years of being refused the hand of Frederick Wieck\u2019s daughter, composer Robert Schumann finally takes legal steps to make Clara Wieck, his younger interpreter, his wife. We\u2019re in court; all the arguments have been made. All, that is, save Clara\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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From The Half-Smoke<\/em> by Duke Ryan<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Dramatic, Young Adults 20s)<\/b><\/p>\n

Edmund has, up until now, been in love with Lucille, 20 years his junior\u2026 but he\u2019s just taken a college girl, Sally, to bed. He has to tell Lucille, for the sake of honesty, and for health\u2019s sake; he\u2019s just gotten an unnerving call from his doctor.<\/p>\n

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In the Beginning<\/em><\/strong> by Annie Wood<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Any Gender, Dramatic, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/b><\/p>\n

A person contemplates what it means to be in a relationship, and whether true happiness with another beyond the start ever exists. This stand-alone piece can be played by any adult actor.<\/p>\n

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From Parent Interview<\/em> by Justin Warner<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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(Female, Serio-Comic, Adults 30-40s)<\/b><\/p>\n

After making the Nemkoffs jump through hoops in order to secure a place at the Carnegie-Guggenheim Montessori School, Marla presents the final terms of their 4-year-old daughter\u2019s acceptance. They involve Mr. Nemkoff\u2019s sperm.<\/p>\n

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From The Pequod Meets the Ocean Steward<\/em> by Bridgette Dutta Portman<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Serio-Comic, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s)<\/b><\/p>\n

Stevens is an environmentalist\u2014that is, he was, until he sees Captain Ahab\u2019s passion for hunting down the white whale first-hand. Something in him snaps, and suddenly,\u00a0it’s all hands on deck.<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn<\/em><\/strong> by Matthew McLachlan<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Serio-Comic, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trish\u2019s city is changing in front of her eyes. When she spots a hipster guy sitting across the bar, she engages him in a tirade in an attempt to kick things off.<\/p>\n

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