When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
by Mark Howard Medoff, Mark Medoff


Awards & Recognition
Winner! 1974 Obie Award for Distinguished Play
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the intense drama and thought-provoking themes of the play. Many find it a compelling exploration of life in a small town, offering insights into the past while tackling complex issues. However, some note that the ending may leave certain questions unanswered, prompting mixed feelings about the resolution.
Synopsis
Press Reviews
"We are in the hands of a playwright who knows what he is doing every step of the way."
— The New Yorker
"Very skillful and very effective."
— Village Voice
"A fascinating and commanding play… One of the very best plays of the season."
— The New York Times
Characters
| Character |
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Angel |
Lyle |
Clark |
Clarisse |
Richard |
Teddy |
Cheryl |
Stephen |
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When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder? – International Theatre Program
Publication
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? is a American play written by Mark Howard Medoff and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1998).
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First Edition
Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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