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In Pre-Revolutionary France, sodomy (in all its different meanings) was, in theory, a capital crime, whether practiced between men (sodomites), women (tribads), heterosexual couples or (since it included masturbation) alone. In practice, mo… more

A collection of monologues for young adults from their teens to their twenties, organized by age group and gender.Monologues from this collection have been included in two anthologies. It can be found in a number of libraries across the Uni… more

A collection of original monologues exploring suicide from multiple viewpoints. For use by actors and others touched by this tragedy. The pieces can be done individually or presented in a single production, and the collection is organized a… more

Were there vegetarians in 18th century France? This paper explores that question, examining the supposed vegetarianism of Voltaire and Rousseau, the Catholic vegetarianism of Philipe Hecquet, the vegetarian diet of the poor and various spec… more

Simon Bolivar said of Eloy Demarquet: “Demarquet does not know how to lie or slander; I believe him loyal and sincere”. Though this French officer, a veteran of Napoleon’s wars, is rarely mentioned in works on Bolivar, the latter’s correspo… more

Monologues, comic and dramatic, quirky and plain-spoken, thoughtful and reckless, for adult actors of every age, from the teen years on. This original collection includes all the pieces from “Monologues for Teens and Twenties” plus SIXTY-TW… more

Thirty teen voices - flirting, mocking, musing, some fun, some serious, some colorful, some plain, on subjects as different as loss, texting and (yes) spaceships. More monologues for practice, class, audition and performance from Jim Cheval… more

A sourcebook of homicide, suicide, rape and prostitution cases from 18th century France, most from previously untranslated material. Sources include periodicals, Bastille records, police reports and contemporary true crime accounts. Within … more

Yes an Austrian brought the croissant to France. But it wasn’t Marie-Antoinette. Half a century after her time, an Austrian officer opened a bakery in Paris which became the place to go. The Boulangerie Viennoise introduced Viennese techniq… more

This playful collection of 14 original monologues gives voice to characters and observers from the 18th century French fairs. Before the Revolution, these were a prime source of entertainment for people of all classes. Among those who speak… more