Collective Rage - A Play in 5 Betties
by Jen Silverman

Name: Collective Rage - A Play in 5 Betties
Brand: Jen Silverman
SKU: 9781786824257
Rating: 3.92 (207 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the bold exploration of queer identity and the relatable portrayal of women in 'Collective Rage'. Many find the humor and dialogue engaging, and feel the script offers much more when performed live. However, some critics note that the narrative can be hard to follow on the page, suggesting it may not translate as effectively in written form.

Bold exploration of queer identityHumorous and relatable dialogueEngaging when performed liveNarrative hard to follow on the page

Synopsis

In Collective Rage, the lives of five very different New York women named Betty collide at the intersection of anger, sex and "theat-ah."

As they meet, fall in love, rehearse, revel and rage, they realise that they've been stuck reading the same scripts for far too long.

They all come from different backgrounds, and are bored or angry about different things, but the Betty's - each one numbered 1-5 - come together to rehearse a new version of Pyramus and Thisbe, the play within a play in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

What follows are discoveries, transformations and raucous comedy.

Hitting the ring with an electrifying soundtrack, looks to kill and spectacular routines, this outrageous comedy packs the punch to shatter lacquered femininity into a thousand glittering pieces.

Strongly influenced by cabaret and female drag, this exquisite rejection of shame and stereotype will punch you in the gut, break your heart and then take you dancing.

Collective Rage had its UK premiere at the Southwark Playhouse.