Overtime
by A R Gurney, Albert Ramsdell Gurney
What readers are saying
Readers enjoy the comedic aspects of this modern sequel to The Merchant of Venice. The play is praised for its satire and character development, often eliciting laughter. Many recommend it to fans of the original play for its entertaining approach.
Synopsis
THE STORY: Portia, a once-rich society girl, is about to celebrate her victory in the recent trial and her marriage to Bassanio.
As the party is beginning, however, she is reminded of her own financial difficulties by her accountant, Salerio, who i
Press Reviews
"OVERTIME begins where Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice ends, but now we are in contemporary times and Venice feels very much like America. “…Gurney piles up insults atop stereotypes atop genuine cultural observations with the cheerful delicacy of a sociological pastry chef."
— Newsday (NY)
Publication
Overtime is a American comedy play written by A R Gurney and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1996).
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Dramatists Play Service · 1996 · 72 pp
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