Now Circa Then
by Carly Mensch
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What readers are saying
Readers find this play charming, exploring how imagination influences real life. The characters, historical re-enactors, engage audiences with their relatable portrayal. The unique techniques used by the playwright are also appreciated.
Synopsis
Meet Julian and Josephine, an immigrant couple on New York's Lower East Side, circa 1890.
Meet Gideon and Margie, an unlikely pair of historical reenactors, circa now.
A museum tour goes off the rails in this jaunty tale of old places, new beginnings and timeless questions.
Press Reviews
"A twisty, humorous tale of significance"
— TheaterMania.com
"Mensch's script is a layered, clear-eyed work of art"
— NYTheatre.com
"Fulfills the potential of theater circa now."
— BackStage.com
Publication
Now Circa Then is a comedy play written by Carly Mensch and published by Samuel French (2011).
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