Breathing Corpses
by Laura Wade

Breathing Corpses Book Cover
Breathing Corpses Cover

Highlights

75 minsPresent DayUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmericanMystery

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Breathing Corpses' to be a dark and intriguing play that explores death in unique ways. Many appreciate its non-linear structure and the haunting quality of the characters, though some feel it lacks clarity in its messaging. The balance of comedy and drama is praised, with the play keeping readers engaged throughout.

Intriguing and cleverly structuredImpeccably acted performancesUnique exploration of deathConfusing non-linear narrativeCharacter arcs didn't resonate

Synopsis

THE STORY: Amy's found another body in a hotel bedroom.

There's a funny smell coming from one of Jim's storage units.

And Kate's losing it after spending all day with the police.

There's no going back after what they've seen.

Characters

Character
M4

(20s, 30, 45)

F3

(19, 35, 46)

Publication

Year2006
BindingPaperback
Pages72
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822221203
ISBN-100822221209
LCCN2008541359
LCCMLCS 2008/44036 (P)

Breathing Corpses is a American mystery play written by Laura Wade and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2006).

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3.9

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Dramatists Play Service · 2006 · 72 pp

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