Baby Anger
by Peter Hedges

Name: Baby Anger
Brand: Peter Hedges
SKU: 9780822216377
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)

Baby Anger Book Cover — Baby Anger Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the themes of child stardom and parenthood explored in the play. The ending is particularly surprising and thought-provoking, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

Engaging themes of parenthoodSurprising endingThought-provoking contentLimited reviews to gauge broader opinion

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

ThemesAmerican 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