The Bookstore by Jennifer O'Grady

Produced by NextStage, The Playhouse at White Lake and others

(10 Min) When a popular YA action novel appears on the shelves, a bored poetry book decides to make a little mischief.
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The Bookstore

Recommended by

  • Debra A. Cole:
    3 Jun. 2022
    “ What a lovely small play giving voices to two very different books. There is real heart in this charming piece. ”
  • Jack Levine:
    23 Sep. 2021
    “ JENNIFER O’GRADY’s “The Bookstore” is entertaining. Imagining books talking is fun, hearing what they might say is intriguing, and pondering the implications is thought provoking. I really liked this gem and hope to see it performed. ”
  • Lee R. Lawing:
    29 Aug. 2021
    “ There is so much truth behind O'Grady's play and the ever-changing landscape of literature and bookstores and what constitutes as "true" literature. I'd have to say I'd fall in with the 12 year old girls on on this as I love YA fiction and will never apologize for it! ”
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Character Information

  • Book 1
    A poetry book. Wears streamlined black.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Book 2
    A popular contemporary YA action or fantasy novel. Wears bright primary colors. Probably male.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Fractured Time Productions (U.K.)
    ,
    2020

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    The Playhouse at White Lake
    ,
    2021
  • Professional
    ,
    NextStage Theater
    ,
    2021
  • High School
    ,
    Summer School for the Performing Arts
    ,
    2021