Washington Square Moves
by Matthew Witten
Synopsis
THE STORY: The urban misfits who play chess in Washington Square Park have no money and no home, but they are smart, witty, and above all, terrific chess players.
Al, a homeless ex-convict, hustles chess for a living with his buddies, Sammy D., a y
Press Reviews
"A gem of a play…These are real human beings—tough and hardened but still capable of dreams.” —Boston Globe. ”A tense, funny and fresh play. Critic's choice.“ —Drama-Logue. ”Sometimes the act of reaching for a dream proves sufficient to resuscitate self-esteem; this theme of hope is the foundation upon which Matthew Witten builds his comic drama…"
— Daily Variety
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Washington Square Moves is a American comedy play written by Matthew Witten and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1994).
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