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Chapter I · Chapter 1

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DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.
ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.
BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.
Please send for lists and other information.
9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Class of '29

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Class of '29 is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.
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ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.
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BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.
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Please send for lists and other information.
/pliːz send fɔːr lɪsts ənd ˈʌðər ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
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9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Executive noun US /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/

a person responsible for the administration of a business

guild noun US /ɡɪld/

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading “ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.”

inc noun US /ɪŋk/

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

From this reading “DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.”

leases noun US /ˈliːsɪz/

plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading “BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.”

Nonprofessional adjective US /ˌnɑːnprəˈfeʃənəl/

not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain

From this reading “9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.”

professionally adverb US /prəˈfeʃənəli/

in a professional manner

From this reading “BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.”

successes noun US /səkˈsesəz/

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading “BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.”

types noun US /taɪps/

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading “BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.”

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38

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From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

9

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From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

ACTINGnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

BARRETT

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

CLARKnounUS /klɑːrk/

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

DRAMATISTS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.

EASTnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

ENCOURAGEMENTnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

the expression of approval and support

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

ESTABLISHEDadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

without any others being included or involved

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

ExecutivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

GUILDnounUS /ɡɪld/

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

HANDLINGnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

INCnounUS /ɪŋk/

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

From this reading DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Please send for lists and other information.

LEAGUEnounUS /liːɡ/

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

leasesnounUS /ˈliːsɪz/

plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

listsnounUS /lɪsts/

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading Please send for lists and other information.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

MEMBERSnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

non-professionals

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

NonprofessionaladjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnprəˈfeʃənəl/

not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.

PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

PleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Please send for lists and other information.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/

in a professional manner

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

RIGHTSnounUS /raɪts/

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Please send for lists and other information.

SERVICEnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE INC.

speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

THnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

THEATREnounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE DRAMATISTS' GUILD OF THE AUTHORS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR THE HANDLING OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS' PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

typesnounUS /taɪps/

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading BARRETT H. CLARK, _Executive Director_ The DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, Inc., leases plays, including Broadway successes, standard plays of the past, and new plays not yet professionally produced, for the use of college and university theatres, Little Theatres and other types of non-professionals in the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading 9 EAST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK Professional Plays for the Nonprofessional Theatre THE following important plays are among those now handled exclusively by the DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC.

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