In The Boom Boom Room
by David Rabe

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120 minsPresent DayUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some appreciating its imaginative characters and raw depiction of societal issues, while others criticize its confusing narrative and lack of character development. Many find the blend of dark themes intriguing, yet some feel the play fails to provide resolution or satisfaction in its conclusion.

Imaginative and poetic dialogueDeals with significant social issuesSeamless scene transitionsConfusing and nonlinear structureUnsatisfying ending

Synopsis

Paints a grim picture of a seedy night-club performer, the type known as a "go-go" girl.

Press Reviews

"Compassion for anguished people leavened by a black wit and a powerful sense of the surreal nature of modern life."

— Newsweek

"A superior play, perhaps a masterpiece."

— WINS

Characters

Character
CHRISSY
HAROLDSUSANVIKKIMELISSASALLYERICALRALPHYGUYHELENMAN

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In the Boom Boom Room: Chrissy

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1975
BindingPaperback
EditionRevised
Pages128
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573606472
ISBN-100573606471

In The Boom Boom Room is a American play written by David Rabe and published by Samuel French in New York (1975).

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3.1

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Revised

Samuel French · 1975 · 128 pp

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