Little Bird
by Mary Gallagher

Name: Little Bird
Brand: Mary Gallagher
SKU: 9780822206729
Rating: 3.54 (11 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsInterior SetAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers are divided on the play's themes of family dynamics and personal relationships. While many appreciated the complexity of the characters and the effective storytelling, some pointed out an uncomfortable age gap in the narrative.

Complex and interesting charactersEffective storytellingUncomfortable age gap

Synopsis

THE STORY: The scene is Kelly's apartment in a rundown section of Cleveland, flanked by universities and now infiltrated by middle-class hippies.

Kelly, a laid-back young artist who is finding it difficult to paint, ekes out a meager living helping

Press Reviews

"A touching, funny yet deeply perceptive study of young people seeking to find their identities in the troubled 1970s, this remarkable first play introduced a new writer of exceptional originality and sensitivity to our theatre. “…a riveting comedy about the relationship between two sisters and their boyfriends…” —New York Daily News. “Together and separately, they face fear, loneliness and the terrors and joys of loving relationships.” —Berkshire Courier. “A funny, fast-paced play…” —Berkshire Eagle. “…moments of genuinely moving theatre."
— Springfield, Daily News