Cops
by Terry Curtis Fox

Name: Cops
Brand: Terry Curtis Fox
SKU: 9780573607547
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

Interior SetAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the personal connection to the playwright and the insightful experience of engaging with the play. The emotional depth and reflection on the themes resonate well with them, showcasing the impact of the writing on their perspectives. Many find the blend of personal and universal themes captivating, enhancing their appreciation of the work.

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Synopsis

This gritty, realistic dramatic comedy is set in a Chicago diner where three policemen play cruel practical jokes on the few late night customers and tell stories about themselves, fellow officers and the dull routine of killing time in a thankless job.

A man enters, misunderstands a conversation and suddenly the play shifts into a hostage drama with unexpected carnage and suspense.

With startlingly objectivity, both the killer's and the policemen's sides are shown as more police and TV cameras line up outside.

Issues related to the earlier stories and jokes become tinged with menace as the policemen, who have never before been in a shoot out, must suddenly apply their bravado to a highly volatile situation.

Press Reviews

"Dexterously carved slice of life... [with] hard edged realism... and comic tension [that] shifts creditably into fearful tension."
— The New York Times