The Dazzle
by Richard Greenberg

Name: The Dazzle
Brand: Richard Greenberg
SKU: 9780571211234
Rating: 4.1 (47 reviews)

The Dazzle Book Cover — The Dazzle Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsInterior SetAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers love the intriguing portrayal of the Collyer brothers and the blend of humor and pathos in the narrative. Many appreciate the well-written dialogue and the compelling character dynamics, which make it a great experience for a small cast. The play's exploration of dependency and survival resonates with audiences, despite some notes on its structure and plot clarity.

Intriguing character dynamicsBlend of humor and pathosWell-written dialogueStructure could be clearer

Synopsis

The "Dazzle" is a play by Richard Greensburg.

This play is based on the lives of the Collyer brothers, Homer and Langley, who bodies were discovered in a decaying brownstone in Harlem in 1947.

ThemesEccentrics and eccentricities--Fiction Drama Families Families--Fiction Eccentrics and eccentricities PS3557.R3789 D39 2003

Press Reviews

"Winner of the 2002 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play. ”…lively, brilliant, witty and sad—by far Greenberg's best and the gem of the season…“ —New York Post. ”…blending the existential landscape of Waiting for Godot with the acid wit of Noel Coward, THE DAZZLE lives up to its name.“ —Time Out New York. ”…fascinating…daring originality…“ —The New York Times. ”…odd and irresistible…"
— Newsday (NY)