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O Rumbles of Joy!
by Robin Rice Lichtig

#2005-0006

ISBN #1-933159-56-1

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Cast Requirements: 2M/5 Persons

Breakdown:

EDWARD CLARK POTTER: 53. A sculptor (creator of the New York Public Library Lions).

SPIRIT IN THE STONE: Male. Youthful. From Tennessee.

Thoughts in Potter’s Head (played by 3-5 actors)

	MAY DUMONT POTTER—40-50. Edward's wife.
	PUBLIC OPINION—A woman. New Yorker.
	WABBIT—A rabbit.
	DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH—Prosperous sculptor.
	GEORGE WASHINGTON—The original.
	Optional: live percussionist.

For a cast with a total of five actors, it works well to double up as Public Opinion/Wabbit and Washington/French. However, a director may use whatever assignment of the roles of the Thoughts works best for a particular production. Potter and Spirit must not be double-cast. Thoughts and Spirit (the ones within the marble at any specific time) comprise the Chorus.

Plot Summary
The year is 1911. We are in a sculpting studio in the Bronx, NY. A sculptor discovers that he must honor the beast within.

Costume Plot
See Playwrights Notes following the script for suggestions on costumes and depiction of the marble and crate.

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From Hamilton Clancy, Artistic Director, TheDrillingCompaNY Theatrical Productions…

“Lichtig’s language shimmers with humanity.”

“A short play sculpted by a master.”

“A clear window into the artistic process for young and old.”

“Fantastic ensemble piece.”

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$30/package +
$30/performance royalty

Author Biography

headshot_2.jpg (91361 bytes) New York playwright ROBIN RICE LICHTIG has authored plays which have been onstage from Alaska to Florida, Amsterdam to South Africa. Publishers: Dramatic, Bakers, Brooklyn, ArtAge, JAC. Residencies: Cleveland Public (PLAY NICE!), The Lark (HUMANS REMAIN). Select producers: Bailiwick Rep. and Stockyards (Chicago), Bloomington Playwrights Project (IN), NJ Rep., Alleyway (Buffalo), Toronto Fringe, Mae West Fest (Seattle). NY producers include: HERE, Miranda, New Georges, Six Figures, The DrillingCompaNY, Fourth Unity, Pulse, Axial, Looking Glass, Chashama, Word-of-Mouth. Awards: Jane Chambers (EMBRACING THE UNDERTOAD), Moondance (LOLA AND THE PLANET OF GLORIOUS DIVERSITY), Maxim Mazumdar (HARMONY), Perishable and Reva Shiner (ST. ANTHONY AND THE APPENDIX), Samuel French (THE FORTIFICATION OF MISS GRACE WREN), and TADA! Member: PEN Central, Manhattan Oracles, International Centre for Women Playwrights, Dramatists Guild. www.dramamama.net.

NEW NEWS:
11/18/05: Robin Rice Lictig's "Grannie Bird" was awarded third in the Kernodle International Competition.