Horowitz and Mrs. Washington
Henry Denker
Horowitz and Mrs Washington
by Henry Denker
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the heartfelt story of an old man's transformation through his relationship with his caregiver. Many find the themes of friendship and understanding across racial divides to be both poignant and inspirational, despite some criticisms about underlying problematic elements. Overall, the emotional depth and character development resonate well with audiences.
Heartwarming story of transformationStrong character developmentThemes of friendship and understandingSome find it problematic and dated
Synopsis
Samuel Horowitz is a Jewish widower living alone in Manhattan.
He's not known for his tolerance toward others.
But his tolerance faces the ultimate test when he's mugged by black men, slashed in the face, and suffers a stroke in the hospital afterwards.
Upon his return home, his son places him in the care of a practical nurse named Harriet Washington - a black woman.
The relationship between Horowitz and Mrs. Washington is rocky at first, but eventually the two join forces against a foe much more formidable than intolerance or disability.
It's a show filled with laughter and emotion.
Press Reviews
"The laughter on opening night roared through Broadway...at hurricane force."
— Time Magazine
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1980
BindingPaperback
Pages74
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573610479
ISBN-100573610479
LCCN80149637
LCCPS3507.E5475 H6
DCC812/.54
Horowitz and Mrs Washington is a American comedy play written by Henry Denker and published by Samuel French in New York (1980).
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Samuel French · 1980 · 74 pp
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Fee:Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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