Actually
by Anna Ziegler

Name: Actually
Brand: Anna Ziegler
SKU: 9780822238218
Rating: 3.7 (120 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the complexity and emotional depth of the play, often highlighting its exploration of uncomfortable subjects like consent and race. Many find the characters relatable and the dialogue powerful, prompting deep reflection on contemporary issues. However, some critiques focus on the portrayal of certain characters and the overall execution of the themes.

Emotionally impactful and thought-provokingComplex characters and dialogueRelatable themes of consentSome character portrayals problematicMixed feelings about execution

Synopsis

Amber and Tom, finding their way as freshmen at Princeton, spend a night together that alters the course of their lives.

They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but consent is foggy, and if unspoken, can it be called consent?--Page [4] of cover.

ThemesCollege Freshmen Consent (law)Interpersonal relations Interpersonal relations--Drama Man-woman relationships Man-woman relationships--Drama PS3626.I478 A23 2017 Social Ethics Undergraduates--Drama Undergraduates

Press Reviews

"A taut, devastating play…a smart, profoundly painful exploration of a murky, treacherous sexual culture. ACTUALLY’s great strength, and its great heartbreak, is that it allows us to see both Amber and Tom so fully. ACTUALLY’s wit and intelligence are part of what makes the complex darkness at its center hit so hard. There is brightness in this play, and in these people, and to see its sparks overwhelmed by such fearful and familiar shadows is shattering. In moments, it’s even revelatory.” —New York Magazine “Gripping…the characters are beautifully rendered and complex… ACTUALLY is destined to trigger discussion.” —Los Angeles Times. “Ziegler's riveting drama…creates a portrait of a generation struggling to keep its balance…with consummate skill, the playwright assembles [an] intricate jigsaw puzzle…” —Boston Globe. “A psychologically complex and intentionally frustrating two-person drama…Ziegler’s meticulously detailed script is more than occasionally funny, despite its serious them"
— TheaterMania