Stand By Your Beds, Boys
by John Allison, Ray Scantlin
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the humor and relevance of the play, highlighting its commentary on prejudice through a lens of comedy. Many find it a nostalgic yet timely reflection on societal issues, reminding audiences of the absurdity of stereotypes.
Synopsis
A funny comedy including absurd mistaken identities and zany door ballets.
The lovers are both males: a professional football player and a British schoolmaster.
Their attempts to keep their secret are only part of the crazy quilt plot.
Enter Alice, on the lam from the welfare office.
She and her young son elect to hide out in our lovers' apartment.
Added complications: the schoolmaster's about to be deported from the U.S.A. and the football player gets a surprise visit from his wacky mother.
Escalates from quiet insanity to hysterical confusion when everybody arrives at the apartment at once.
Press Reviews
"Extremely funny [...] combines Neil Simon one liners with situation comedy and farce."
— Variety
Publication
Stand By Your Beds, Boys is a comedy play written by John Allison and published by Samuel French (1977).
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Samuel French · 1977 · 83 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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