Taking Leave
by Nagle Jackson
What readers are saying
Readers express a mix of emotions regarding the play's portrayal of Alzheimer's disease. Some find it highly depressing due to its serious subject matter, while others question the accuracy of the character's diagnosis as presented in the promotional materials.
Synopsis
THE STORY: In the middle of the night, Eliot Pryne, professor of English Literature--specialty Shakespeare--is packing what he thinks is a suitcase and leaving what he thinks is a hotel.
In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, he is taking leave
Press Reviews
"The play is engrossing, vivid…assured and strong in theatrical values.” —Variety. “…a celebration of life.” —Anchorage Daily News. “…a rich new dramatic comedy…provokes a great deal of compassionate laughter…” —Backstage West. “Heartwarming is the operative word…"
— Denver Post
Publication
Taking Leave is a American comedy play written by Nagle Jackson and published by Dramatists Play Service in [New York] (2000).
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Dramatists Play Service · 2000 · 72 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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