Two Rooms
by Lee Blessing
What readers are saying
Readers find 'Two Rooms' to be a poignant and timely exploration of love amidst political strife. The emotional depth and powerful monologues resonate strongly, making it feel both relevant and impactful even years after its writing. Many commend the complex characters and the gripping narrative that provokes reflection on modern geopolitical issues.
Synopsis
THE STORY: The two rooms of the title are a windowless cubicle in Beirut where an American hostage is being held by Arab terrorists and a room in his home in the United States, which his wife has stripped of furniture so that, at least symbolically
Press Reviews
"The playwright's eye is penetrating…[Mr. Blessing] reaffirms his authority with timely political questions“ —The New York Times. ”A compact and powerful exploration of the hostage-taking of Beirut."
— Drama-Logue
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Two Rooms is a American play written by Lee Blessing and published by Dramatists Play Service (1990).
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