The Woolgatherer
by William Mastrosimone
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers generally appreciate the emotional depth and poetic dialogue of the play. Many commend its ability to explore heavy themes through relatable characters, while some express admiration for its clever writing. However, a few find the play confusing or feel that certain character dynamics are off-putting.
Synopsis
Drama Characters: 1 male 1 female
Interior Set
Rose a shy dimestore salesgirl whose life centers around reveries and daydreams lives in a dreary Philadelphia apartment.
Into her life saunters Cliff a hard working hard drinking truck driver.
He is rough and witty and just as starved for love as she is.
Produced to great success at New York's Circle Repertory this delicate two-character drama starred Peter Weller and Patricia Wettig.
The Woolgatherer feat
Press Reviews
"[Mastrosimone] has a knack for composing wildly humorous lines at the same time that he is able to penetrate people's hearts and dreams."
— Hollywood Reporter
"The bedrock beauty of these attracting opposites gives the play an unforced power; audiences watch it as if they’re part of it."
— Chicago Reader
"Beautifully written... a deceptively simple play about two people falling in love that becomes a nuanced and authentic character study."
— Conway [New Hampshire] Daily Sun
Characters
| Character |
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Cliff |
Rose |
Publication
The Woolgatherer is a American play written by William Mastrosimone and published by Samuel French in New York (2011).
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Samuel French · 2011 · 72 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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