Luke Corcoran

Purgatory; archaic & assorted monologues Luke Corcoran

The 'Purgatory; archaic' series of plays have delighted and entertained audiences in Dublin, Waterford, Kerry and Cork. Ancient Irish Druids, Dystopian sex chambers, Dungeons, Dragons and drugs, Hollywood femme fatales, virginial priests, e-sports Olympic champions, addiction, tragedy, violence, victory, defeat, love, lack, conflict, drama and comedy. All contained in this selection of Purgatory; archaic plays. Included in this book are 30 monologues for actors that can be modified or put to use for any aspiring adult actor. Use them for your showreel, use them for practice or just read them for entertainment. "I laughed too much and too often endangering my sanity at Central Arts of an afternoon for a trio of plays, written and directed by Waterford born Luke Corcoran" Liam Murphy THE MUNSTER EXPRESS"Corcoran balances every emotion in subtle and quirky monologues and punchy dramas ranging from triggers to tender. This book is made to be worn out." Anna Jordan MODWORDS "Luke deals with strong themes such as emotional abuse, childhood trauma, violence and blends them with a unique psychological understanding of humour and tragedy for a fresh take on both entertaining and deep theatre." John O Connell CENTRAL ARTS