Selma Hazouri

Selma Hazouri

All expression is art.
Whether it is "good" or "bad" art is dependent upon those who view it. Art should be reactionary, keeping in mind that there will be multiple reactions to an expression of the art. The artist should have an inner compass on what to accept or reject depending on the commentary they receive on a specific piece of art. The ultimate decision should be theirs.

Plays

  • ANDY/ANDREW by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: mystery/thriller
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    Keyword: Mystery/Sinister, dramedy + 1 more
    Genre: mystery/thriller
    Keyword: Mystery/Sinister, dramedy, AI technology
    A man starts a car trip using Siri/GPS for directions. What starts out as a normal ride turns into something altogether different. Who is the voice on the GPS? And how does she know so much?

    1st Place Winner for Drama - Havik 2023
    Published in Cacophony/Havik Press 2023
    Produced On Line by Rainy Day Creative Collective - 2023
    Produced on the Stage by Sea Side Players/Ft. Lauderdale 2023
  • WEEKENDS WITH SANDRA by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    9
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: cross dressing, family issues + 2 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: cross dressing, family issues, comedy, two act play
    A group of professional men enjoy a weekend house where they can indulge their feminine (and other) sides of themselves. They hire a young college age woman to help them fulfill their fantasy selves and, in turn, become her surrogate family.
  • CAT! Or How Hot Is That Roof? by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    6
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    Genre: comedy, commedia dell'arte + 1 more
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    Keyword: one act, comedy/parody + 2 more
    Genre: comedy, commedia dell'arte, parody/spoof
    Keyword: one act, comedy/parody, sexual situations, complete & utter silliness
    The Tennessee Williams classic is torn to shreds in four scenes! Every note is hit - it's just a different tune! This is high comedy played to the hilt with hilarious dialogue and sight gags galore. Six - count 'em SIX - fully realized characters. Come for the drama - stay for the stupid comedy.
  • STAND UP by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: dark comedy, drama
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    Keyword: Show business story, family history + 2 more
    Genre: dark comedy, drama
    Keyword: Show business story, family history, stand up comedy, older roles
    Lenny Stein was once a headliner in Vegas and appeared on all the TV shows of the times. An old style stand up comic - his career is in its' final stages and, at 87, he has begun to show the signs of his age. He may be the "Famous" Lenny Stein but his only gigs now are in the Concrete Catskills - the condo communities of South Florida. His daughter and his agent must try to convince him that...
    Lenny Stein was once a headliner in Vegas and appeared on all the TV shows of the times. An old style stand up comic - his career is in its' final stages and, at 87, he has begun to show the signs of his age. He may be the "Famous" Lenny Stein but his only gigs now are in the Concrete Catskills - the condo communities of South Florida. His daughter and his agent must try to convince him that his time on the stage is over. Lenny is more than reluctant - he's been doing this since he was 16. Let's see what happens.
  • THE LIVES WE LIVE(D) by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    4–8
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    Genre: comedy, drama
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    Keyword: Older acting roles, true stories + 1 more
    Genre: comedy, drama
    Keyword: Older acting roles, true stories, male monologues
    The residents of a New York apartment building - young/old, black/white, straight/gay - share stories of their lives past and present. In monologues and scenes, the stories are funny and sad but mostly - human.
    THESE ARE ALL TRUE STORIES.
  • DETOURS by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    8–10
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    Genre: drama, musical
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    Keyword: musical, country band + 1 more
    Genre: drama, musical
    Keyword: musical, country band, family
    A country band comprised of long time friends struggles with life, family complications and personal relationships while attempting to "make it." All songs are original and serve as commentary to the story.
    (All songs can be located on Dropbox under "sadiesue." Please listen in the order in which they appear in the play.)
  • THE NEIGHBOR by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: biography, comedy
    Genre: biography, comedy
    A man remembers a memorable neighbor from his earliest days of living in New York City, circa 1975.
    THIS IS A TRUE STORY.

    WINNER: BEST PLAY Equity Library Theatre 2021 Virtual Play Festival

    (Excerpt from two act play "THE LIVES WE LIVE(D)."
  • YES, AND... by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    10
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: comedy, improv + 1 more
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: comedy, improv, Relationships
    An Improv group performs a skit based upon audience suggestions. However, there are a couple of audience members that provide suggestions of a more personal nature and the skit then goes off the rails.
  • OY! IT'S A BOY! by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: comedy, young audiences
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    Keyword: Monologue under 350 words, motherhood
    Genre: comedy, young audiences
    Keyword: Monologue under 350 words, motherhood
    A 60 year old woman becomes a mother for the first time.
  • AM I? by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: biography
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    Keyword: Gender questions
    Genre: biography
    Keyword: Gender questions
    A woman questions her sexual/gender identity.

    Published - We/Us - Monologues for The Gender Minority - Smith & Kraus Publications - 2022
  • DENY! DENY! DENY! by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: comedy, married life
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: comedy, married life
    A middle aged English husband announces to his wife that he is leaving her.
    His middle aged English wife refuses to accept it.
  • A FRACTURED FAERIE TALE by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: fable/folktale, fantasy + 2 more
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    Keyword: Hansel, Gretel + 2 more
    Genre: fable/folktale, fantasy, horror, mystery/thriller
    Keyword: Hansel, Gretel, horror, LGBTQ
    A retelling of the Hansel & Gretel story. Grimm indeed!

    (Written as a screen play but can be adapted to stage & radio.)
  • I OWN THE HOUSE by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: comedy, young audiences
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    Keyword: monologue, No triggers
    Genre: comedy, young audiences
    Keyword: monologue, No triggers
    A family - 2 parents, 2 children - as observed by another member of the household.
  • HEY, LITTLE GIRL by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: biography, drama
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    Keyword: monologue, Childhood memory + 2 more
    Genre: biography, drama
    Keyword: monologue, Childhood memory, sexual predator, true stories
    A 70 year old woman recounts a seminal event in her childhood.
    THIS IS A TRUE STORY.

    [Excerpt from my Two Act play "THE LIVES WE LIVE(D)']
  • MADEA IS MEDEA! A FARCE by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    6–8
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    Genre: adaptation, comedy + 2 more
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    Keyword: one act, comedy + 2 more
    Genre: adaptation, comedy, farce, parody/spoof
    Keyword: one act, comedy, Drag character, Classical parody
    The classic tragedy of Medea is given a farcical turn with the Tyler Perry-esque character of Madea in the title role. Good, stupid comedy!
  • I WANT TO LIVE! by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: drama
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    Keyword: monologue, true stories + 2 more
    Genre: drama
    Keyword: monologue, true stories, gay themes, AIDS epidemic
    An older gay man - and drag queen - speaks of his awakening and the life he has led.
    THIS IS A TRUE STORY.

    (Excerpt from two act play "THE LIVES WE LIVE(D)")
  • JUNE 6TH by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: biography, drama
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    Keyword: monologue, World War 2 + 1 more
    Genre: biography, drama
    Keyword: monologue, World War 2, true stories
    A World War 2 veteran recalls the D-Day invasion and the effects it had on the rest of his life.
    THIS IS A TRUE STORY.

    [Excerpt from my Two Act Play "THE LIVES WE LIVE(D)]
  • 4 GUYS & A GAL by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    5
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    Genre: dark comedy
    Genre: dark comedy
    Four of the top religious leaders have their reckoning.
  • VICTOR by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: drama, young audiences
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    Keyword: monologue, No triggers
    Genre: drama, young audiences
    Keyword: monologue, No triggers
    A daughter remembers her dad.
  • ZACK by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: drama, young audiences
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    Keyword: monologue, Sandy Hook
    Genre: drama, young audiences
    Keyword: monologue, Sandy Hook
    A young woman remembers her brother
    (Excerpt from my 2 Act Play "THE LIVES WE LIVE(D)
  • AS THE WORM TURNS by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: dark comedy, holiday + 1 more
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    Keyword: Drunk behavior, some strong language + 1 more
    Genre: dark comedy, holiday, horror
    Keyword: Drunk behavior, some strong language, halloween
    Two former roommates and best friends reunite for the 20th anniversary of a moment during their college years.
  • YOU BETTER WATCH OUT! by Selma Hazouri
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: dark comedy
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    Keyword: Very strong language, Santa Claus + 1 more
    Genre: dark comedy
    Keyword: Very strong language, Santa Claus, candid sexual situations
    A woman tries to fulfill a sexual fantasy.
  • SMART WOMEN by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: dark comedy, drama
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    Keyword: monologue, some strong language
    Genre: dark comedy, drama
    Keyword: monologue, some strong language
    A woman (25-35) speaks a manifesto for all smart women.
    (Excerpt from a full length play work-in-process.)
  • HELLO, DARKNESS by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: drama
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    Keyword: some strong language
    Genre: drama
    Keyword: some strong language
    A breakup
  • THE BALLAD OF MARION & SAM by Selma Hazouri
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: romance
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: romance
    A long-time couple come to a cross roads

    Produced for the Stage by The Not Your Average Theater Group/Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 2022