Neil Simon's Proposals
by Neil Simon


What readers are saying
Readers find Neil Simon's 'Proposals' to be a humorous story filled with excellent jokes, though some express concerns about its shallow character development and stereotypical roles. Overall, many appreciate the comedic elements, even if the play itself feels slightly lacking in depth. Some readers believe a live production might enhance the experience more than reading the text.
Synopsis
This elegiac memory play delightfully recalls the last time the Hines family gathered at their retreat in the Poconos.
The summer of 1953 brings romantic entanglements that coalesce one idyllic afternoon; Burt Hines, mid-50's and convalescing from a second heart attack, eagerly anticipates the arrival of the ex-wife he still loves.
Daughter Josie has just broken her engagement to a Harvard law student and pines for his buddy Ray, an aspiring writer with whom she once had a brief fling.
Clemma, the black housekeeper at the center of the action casts a astute eye on the complications while facing with her own unresolved past.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Burt Hines |
Josie Hines |
Ken Norman |
Ray Dolenz |
Annie Robbins |
Vinnie Bavasi |
Sammii |
Lewis Barnett |
Clemma Diggins |
Publication
Neil Simon's Proposals is a American comedy play written by Neil Simon and published by Samuel French in New York (1998).
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