Cactus Flower
by Abe Burrows
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the vibrant 1960s atmosphere and humor of the show. Many enjoy the supporting characters' memorable performances and find the comedy enjoyable despite some dated elements. Overall, the play is seen as a fun and entertaining experience, though some acknowledge its outdated themes.
Synopsis
Full Length Comedy 7m 4f InteriorsA philandering dentist keeps his many affairs at bay by claiming to be married with children.
When the ruse threatens to catch up with him he drafts his prickly nurse to pose as his "wife".
She blossoms and he finds himself falling in love with the lovely "cactus flower" right under his very nose.
"You will find the jokes fast and funny the situation becoming funnier as the play skips along."
- New York Times
Press Reviews
"You will find the jokes fast and funny... the situation becoming funnier as the play skips along."
— The New York Times
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Igor Sullivan |
Stephanie Dickinson |
Mrs. Dixon Durant |
Dr. Julian Winston |
Harvey Greenfield |
Senor Arturo Sanchez |
Customer |
Waiter |
Boticelli’S Springtime |
Music Lover |
Toni Simmons |
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Publication
Cactus Flower is a American comedy play written by Abe Burrows and published by Samuel French (2009).
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Not Indicated
Samuel French · 2009 · 128 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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