Camille (Ludlam)
by Charles Ludlam
Synopsis
The landmark Ridiculous Theatre Company production of the classic 19th century melodrama!
Tubercular courtesan Marguerite Gautier abjures her rich lover, Baron De Varville, and sells all her jewels and furnishings to live in the country with her true love, poor young Armand Duval.
Her heart is broken when he agrees to his father's request to abandon him, and returning to her unhealthful life in Paris, she declines rapidly, but is reunited with Armand in a deathbed scene that provokes both laughter and tears.
Originally performed with Charles Ludlam in the title role.
Press Reviews
"Outrageous. Newhouse Syndicated "Very ridiculous, very theatrical, and very funny!"
— Cue
"Oddly touching...one of the most hilarious evenings in New York...worth savoring!"
— The New York Times
"Enchanting."
— Vogue
"Outrageous. Newhouse Syndicated "Very ridiculous, very theatrical, and very funny!"
— Cue
Publication
Camille (Ludlam) is a comedy play written by Charles Ludlam and published by Samuel French (2011).
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Samuel French · 2011 · 61 pp
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