Ken Ludwig's The Gods of Comedy
by Ken Ludwig
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some noting its potential but ultimately finding it lacking in depth and humor. Others express strong disappointment, comparing it unfavorably to student-written works. Overall, it seems the play does not meet the expectations set by its premise and author.
Synopsis
Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that's sure to turn them into academic superstars.
But something goes disastrously wrong, and Daphne cries out in a panic, "Save me, gods of ancient Greece!"…and the gods actually appear!
The Ivy League will never be the same as a pair of screwball deities encounters the carnal complexity of college coeds, campus capers, and conspicuous consumption.
Press Reviews
"Spirited fun! Plenty of winning physical comedy – the show’s crowd-pleasing vibe feels all about the broad humor and madcap antics of Golden Age TV and film comedy."
— The San Diego Union-Tribune
"A very funny, Mel-Brooksian romp through academia, Greek mythology, and personal empowerment."
— Broadway Street Review
Publication
Ken Ludwig's The Gods of Comedy is a comedy play written by Ken Ludwig and published by Samuel French (2021).
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