Scenes They Haven't Seen is a brand new collection of fresh, unique performance scenes for two actors, all from published plays that are widely available. These engaging scenes, written by award-winning playwright Andrew Biss, are taken from plays that have received successful and critically acclaimed productions in places such as New York, London and Los Angeles as well as regionally in U.S. and around the world. The scenes are categorized into comedic, dramatic and seriocomic sections and cover a diverse array of styles and tone. While age and gender information is also specified, some of these scenes can be performed by any gender combination, so a cross-castable notation is also included where applicable. Additionally, each scene is preceded by a concise summary of the plot, setting, and character profiles. Recommended for both student and professional actors for use in scene study classes and workshops, this collection of new and engaging scenes offers myriad ways to explore the human condition in all its complexity and absurdity. The 35 selections in Scenes They Haven't Seen run the gamut from searing real-life dramas to playful, lighthearted comedies; from scenes of sobering realism to ones that willfully and wantonly upend theatrical customs and conventions, offering actors a wide range of opportunities to hone their craft and showcase their talent. Whether a professional or student actor, you'll find this book an invaluable addition to your acting arsenal. Note: this book is recommended for high school-age students and above. A great many of these scenes are taken from plays that have had numerous high school productions (as well as professional ones) across the country. Not every scene contained in this book will be pertinent to this age group, but a great many of them are and have been. "Theatrical crack...One hell of a good time." --OC Weekly "If ever there was a poster boy for 'write what you know', it's Biss, because what he knows really does entertain us." --Views from the Gods, London "The Craft by Andrew Biss had the entire audience in fits of giggles...Actors of any age can relate to Biss' hilarious quips" -- The New Current, London "A hysterical two-hander...I loved it, it was immediate, punchy writing and - crucially - extremely witty." -- There Ought To Be Clowns, London "The highlight was The Craft by Andrew Biss...I laughed so heartily that my sides ached" -- Views from the Gods, London From the Royal Court Theatre in London to the Playhouse Theatre in Tasmania, the works of playwright Andrew Biss have been performed across the globe, spanning five continents. His plays have won awards on both coasts of the U.S., critical acclaim in the U.K., and quickly became a perennial sight on Off and Off-Off Broadway stages. In London his plays have been performed at The Royal Court Theatre, Theatre503, Riverside Studios, The Pleasance Theatre, The Union Theatre, The White Bear Theatre, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Fractured Lines Theatre & Film at COG ARTSpace, and Ghost Dog Productions at The Horse & Stables. In New York his plays have been produced at Theatre Row Studios, The Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Festival, Emerging Artists Theatre, The Kraine Theater, The Red Room Theater, Times Square Arts Center, Manhattan Theatre Source, Mind The Gap Theatre, 3Graces Theatre Company, Curan Repertory Company, Pulse Ensemble Theatre, American Globe Theatre, The American Theater of Actors, and Chashama Theatres, among others. He is the author of the best-selling books "Monologues They'll Remember You By" and "Ten-Minute Plays: The Comedy Collection." His plays and monologues are published in numerous anthologies from trade publishers Bedford/St. Martin's, Smith & Kraus, Inc., Pioneer Drama Service, and Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Andrew is a graduate of the University of the Arts London, and a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc.