Mystery Play
by Jean Claude Van Itallie
What readers are saying
Readers find that the play attempts to break traditional narrative structures, echoing Joe Chaikin's influence. However, many feel it falls short of delivering a compelling experience, lacking the depth and engagement expected from such an innovative style.
Synopsis
THE STORY: The action is set in the chic living room of a U.S.
Senator, during a cocktail party.
Present are the Senator, his wife, his schizophrenic bisexual son (played by two actors), a beautiful young woman who may be the son's fiancee, a rathe
Press Reviews
"An eloquent, witty and bitingly satirical play by one of our theatre's most challenging and imaginative writers. ”…A continuously amusing and provoking evening's entertainment.“ —Village Voice. ”…He is a writer of polish and modernness, the rarest and most desirable of combinations.” —Women's Wear Daily. “…A witty, highly civilized comedy…"
— The Record (NJ)
Publication
Mystery Play is a American comedy play written by Jean Claude Van Itallie and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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First Edition
Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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