Extremities
by William Mastrosimone
Synopsis
Marjorie is home alone when Raul enters through her unlocked door and attempts to attack and rape her.
The tables turn when Marjorie is able to subdue Raul and keep him tied up in her fireplace.
When Terry and Patricia, Marjorie's roommates, come home, they are shocked and begin discussing how to handle the situation: call the police or take matters into their own hands?
Press Reviews
"A good, jolting evening."
— N.Y. Daily News
"Its emotional heft can't be denied."
— Star Tribune
"It is hard to imagine anyone unmoved... or unshaken by the tough questions the play raises."
— Talkin' Broadway
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Raul |
Terry |
Patricia |
Marjorie |
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Publication
Extremities is a play written by William Mastrosimone and published by Samuel French (1984).
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Samuel French · 1984 · 64 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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