God
by Woody Allen

Name: God
Brand: Woody Allen
SKU: 9780573622014
Rating: 3.94 (318 reviews)

Highlights

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Large Cast

Female

Male

One ActPresent DayReduced Casting (Doubling Possible)Exterior SetElaborate/High-Volume CostumesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers describe the play as a humorous exploration of complex themes like free will and existence, set against the backdrop of ancient Greece. Many appreciate its absurdity and meta-theatrical style, which allows for both light-hearted fun and deeper reflections. While the majority find it engaging and funny, a few critics express disappointment in its execution and lack of substance.

Absurd and hilarious humorEngaging meta-theatrical styleInteresting philosophical themesSome found it lacking substance

Synopsis

Set in an empty Greek amphitheater this mad play within a play switches back and forth between ancient Athens and modern Broadway.

A Greek actor and a writer are discussing how to end a play.

Actors including Doris Levine from Great Neck Blanche DuBois and Groucho Marx pop out of the audience.

Peppered with metaphysical and philosophical questions the play skids along farcically until the actor and writer conclude that it lacks a beginning as well as an end.

ThemesDrama--Technique--Drama Philosophy Philosophy--Drama PS3551.L44 G6