Gone Missing
by Michael Friedman, Steven Cosson, The Civilians


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Synopsis
A wry and whimsical documentary musical of loss devised from interviews with real-life New Yorkers by The Civilians, the acclaimed New York-based company.
This collection of very personal accounts of things “gone missing” – everything from keys, personal identification and a Gucci pump to family heirlooms, your dog and your mind – creates a unique tapestry of the ways in which we deal with loss in our lives.
A flexible company of six performs more than thirty characters, intertwining these stories of lost objects with tales from some unusual “finders,” ranging from a retired NYPD cop to a pet psychic.
Set against eclectic and tuneful songs by Michael Friedman, Gone Missing is cabaret-theater about the little things in life seen largely.
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Press Reviews
"Gone Missing is not merely a witty, quick-footed and entertaining evening of theater; it is also a finely tuned inquiry into the nature of memory that manages to be forward-looking at the same time. Gone Missing's links between past and present provide clear evidence of evolution in the world of modern theater. Miss it and weep.“ – Time Out New York“Engrossing and inventive. And it delivers a stunning payoff in its final scene…both a kick in the gut and a philosophical conundrum. It’s the kind of conclusion that lingers in the mind long after the show that offered it has vanished.“ – Variety“A startling combination executed with great panache, satirical acumen and covert tenderness."
— The Independent (UK)
Characters
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Woman 2 Laura, Teri 1, Pearl Ring, Disposeaphobic, “Etch A Sketch” singer. |
Woman 3 Korean Deli Woman, “The Only Thing Missing” singer, Silver |
Man 1 Tom, Cop, Bodega Singer, Dad, Teri 3, “Stars” singer. |
Man 2 Korean Deli Man, Khan, Palinurus 2, Palm Pilot, “Ich Traumt Du |
Man 3 Palinurus 1, Dancer, Lost Horizon Singer, Englishman |
Woman 1 French Lesbian, Sapphire Ring, “Hide and Seek” singer, Mommy, |
Videos
Gone Missing at New York City Center
Publication
Gone Missing is a play written by Michael Friedman and published by Concord Theatricals (2009).
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Concord Theatricals · 2009 · 60 pp
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