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Each of these one-act plays have been enjoyed by audiences in Chicago and New York. They all contain stimulating roles for actors as well as juicy topics to explore with an audience. For free sample pages of scripts, contact laurajlewisbarr at gmail dot com. Darwin's Dilemma--- can one believe in both God and evolution? Did Darwin's theories hurt the ability to have faith? True Colors - can we ever justify a crime? Golden Chalices- do we ever justify our own actions; actions that others might see as corrupt? Does our society encourage competition and even cheating? Darwin's Dilemma - 35-40 minutes, Cast: 2M, ages and ethnicities open. Setting: A stage, empty or set for a future performance. Synopsis: Two ghosts are haunted by memories of their religious battles and friendship. Produced for the New Play Festival at Circle Theatre in Forest Park, IL July 2006 Produced as Winner of St. Tammany One-Act Competition June 2004 True Colors - 15 minutes, Cast: 2W, 1M or W, ages and ethnicities open. Setting: Suggestion of server area of a restaurant. Synopsis: Two sisters search for ethics and psychics in a hotel restaurant. Produced at Tritonysia in River Grove, IL April 27-May 6, 2018 Golden Chalices -- 30 minutes, Cast: 1W, 1M or W, 40+ ethnicities open. Setting: A hotel room. Synopsis: A married couple battle over the ethics of their choices as authorities close in on Enron executives. Produced at Strawberry One Act Festival August 6-22, 2004 and LoveCreek Productions NYC