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Baby Anger
by Peter Hedges

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Highlights

5

Small Cast

2

Female

3

Male
90 mins Unit Set/Multiple Settings American Comedy

Synopsis

THE STORY: Bringing up baby takes on new meaning for a successful young couple who start living their lives through their baby boy when he is cast in an award-winning commercial--as a girl!

Their lives are turned upside down and the spoils of succ

Themes American Drama

Press Reviews

"…disturbing, scathing and timely dissection of the widespread American custom of turning children into trophies…BABY ANGER does not simply force adults to search their consciences. It urgently reminds them of the necessity to shield children from parents' own, often childish expectations."

— The New York Times

Publication

Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 1986
Binding Paperback
Edition illustrated edition
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822216377
ISBN-10 082221637X
LCCN 2006471044
LCC PS3558.E3165 B33 1999

Baby Anger is a American comedy play written by Peter Hedges and published by Dramatists Play Service (1986).

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