Cranking Up America and The War (Paperback)

Cranking Up America This one-act play for three men and two women is set in Seattle in early 2007. All characters are in their early 20's. Four are college students at the University of Washington, while one of the girls works at a large department store. The young people find themselves in a lively debate of issues related to global warming and alternative fuels. They argue vigorously about ethanol, solar and wind energy, and other means of avoiding fossil fuels that contribute to global warming. The War This one-act presents a dramatic dialogue about US involvement in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five college students, four men and one woman, debate various war issues. Ron challenges each of his friends to join him in a march against the war scheduled to take place in Portland, Oregon, where the participants are college students.