The Amazing A-Muse-Ing Lillian: A Play from the Page to the Stage

By Maria Boundas Bakalis Ed.D

Take your places please. Its time to put on a play. Critics are sure to be raving over the newest adventure in readingFrom the Page to the Stageintroducing for the first time in the readers spotlight: THE AMAZING, A-MUSE-ING LILLIAN

A tale of inspiration, previews of coming attractions.

Lillian, an ancient Greek muse known for her great feats of inspiration, must save Terrie from the powers of King Fovos, who threatens to freeze Terries dream of becoming a Hollywood screenwriter. How will Lillian rescue her? What will become of Terries dream? What is in Lillians Secret Sparkle Bag?

With a cast of characters that promise you adventure, laughter, thrills, and chills, join in as you become part of the cast. On with the show!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504921879

Maria Boundas Bakalis Ed.D

About the Author Maria Boundas Bakalis, Ed.D, brings her passion for theatre and her dedication to learning both on the stage and in the classroom. Her experience as an actor, playwright, and theatre director together with her commitment to learning are highlighted in her imaginative and creative approaches to teaching the oral arts. Dr. Bakalis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education/Speech and Theatre, Master of Arts in Communication and Theatre, and a Doctorate in Education, and certificates in acting from London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Athens Centre. Dr. Bakalis has performed both in the United States and in Europe. She is coauthor of the communications text, Who Do You Think You Are? Interpersonal Interactions, and has written, directed, and produced plays for both adults and children. Presently, she is artistic director of the Curtain Up Players in Glen Ellyn, IL. She is now playing her greatest acting role as grandmother to two amazing and amusing grandchildren, Lillian and Alexander. About the Illustrator Lillian Bakalis Feinberg is the muse who inspired the author. Lillian, the book’s illustrator, is eight years old and a student in the second grade. Lillian loves to draw, sing, act, and read. She dreams of becoming an author, illustrator, or a doctor. Lillian hopes to inspire other children to experience the wonders of reading.

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Published by AuthorHouse: 08/19/2015

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015910766

ISBN: 978-1-5049-2186-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-2187-9 (e)

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Contents

The Cast: Lillian And Her Friends (Yeah!)

Act One

Scene 1: The Kingdom Of Fovos

Scene Two: The Garden Of Wonder

Scene Three: Kingdom Of Fovos

Act Two

Scene One: Garden Of Wonder

Scene Two (Terrie’s Room)

Ladies