Two Dramatic Plays: Reunion/The Rise and Fall of Cyrus the Great

ISBN: 0595131174

Author: MacDonnell, Timothy

Condition: New

Product Description Reunion Tom Granby comes home after being abroad for eight years. His friends plan a college reunion hoping to meet the old Tom and enjoy a savory meal. However, the reunion will be more than just a dinner, challenging their values and impacting their lives. The Rise and Fall of Cyrus the Great An epic on the life of Cyrus the Great, the Persian king who created the Achaemenid dynasty. Based upon The Persian Wars by Herodotus, this play takes us on a journey through the human psyche, passing through time, fortune, fate, values, and character. Both plays explore the idea of man's potential, and his sense of self deriving from his connection with Nature and the universe. Review "Mr. MacDonnell has discovered some crucial insights about human nature, and has successfully communicated them through his mouthpiece, Tom Granby." -- Brian Miller, Cajun Theatre Company, December 2000"This is an awesome book of plays!" -- A. Rosenthal, San Diego, October 2000 About the Author Timothy MacDonnell is involved with several prominent theatre companies in the New York area, including the Abingdon Theatre. He is a musician as well as a playwright, having served in the United States Marine Corps bands for four years. Timothy earned his college degree at Fordham University and his Master's degree at New York University. He is currently working on a novel.