by Charles Mee
First published 2018
This collection brings together seven of Charles Mee's most acclaimed theatrical works. The plays range from contemporary adaptations like Life is a Dream and Salome to original pieces including Global Warming, Time to Burn, The Rules, and Jesus. Each work examines different aspects of human struggle and endurance. The House of Cards presents characters navigating deception and collapse. Global Warming confronts environmental crisis through personal stories. Time to Burn explores urgency and desperation. The Rules questions social constraints and rebellion. Jesus reimagines religious narrative for modern audiences. Mee transforms classical sources and contemporary concerns into theatrical experiences that reveal both cruelty and resilience. Critics praise his originality and fresh perspective on familiar themes. These seven plays capture the complexity of existence when hope and despair collide.
Genres: drama, literary-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rebellion, social-constraints
376 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform