Otherwise Engaged
by Simon Gray
Awards & Recognition
Winner! Drama Critics Award, Best Play of '76-'77 Season
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the play's exploration of complex themes and its intriguing character dynamics. Many enjoy the blend of humor and seriousness, noting that it escalates effectively. However, some find the pacing uneven and the tone occasionally excessive, with moments of vulgarity that may not appeal to everyone.
Synopsis
Isolated university professor Simon Hench, completely and selfishly otherwise engaged in listening to a new recording "Parsifal" is continually interrupted by students, friends, lovers and life.2 women, 5 men
Press Reviews
"Wickedly intelligent humor...a wise and funny play."
— N.Y. Times
"Deeply knowing about sex and society, and thoroughly bitchy, witty and bitter. A brilliant comedy that is painfully funny."
— NBC TV
Publication
Otherwise Engaged is a British play written by Simon Gray and published by Samuel French in London (1975).
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First Edition
Samuel French · 1975 · 50 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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