Lovely Day
by Leslie Ayvazian

Name: Lovely Day
Brand: Leslie Ayvazian
SKU: 9780822221517
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act90 minsInterior SetAmerican

Synopsis

If Mr. Bunin is clearly studying in the school of Pirandello, then he is an apt pupil.

The characters seem like perfectly sane people who can slip into weirdness between one word and the next.

Keeps the audience wondering about the author's intentions ri ...although the tragedy lies sadly and absurdly in pieces when the lights go down, there still flickers some hope in the last candle and silly song that Vicky intones.

The play's title, from Vicky's name given to her by her mother in 1994 when Mandela's fr

ThemesHusband and wife Husband and wife--Drama Military service, Voluntary Military service, Voluntary--Drama Parent and child Parent and child--Drama PS3551.Y83 L68 2006

Press Reviews

"It's about time a playwright explored how the war in Iraq affects family members who have opposing political viewpoints…Ayvazian has the guts to write about the divisive war in Iraq, even though she doesn't go into any specifics about it. Besides showing how a global conflict affects a family seemingly far removed from it, she also points out how differently men and women feel about war and parenthood.“ —Broadway.com. ”There are moments when Ayvazian's spousal dialogues breathe close to the edge of the great plays that have been written about human beings driven by war and political dissension.“ —Village Voice. ”LOVELY DAY ends on a tantalizing but satisfying note of ambiguity, the ideal conclusion for this thoughtful, emotional play.“ —Backstage. ”Not nearly as realistic a play as it seems, LOVELY DAY is gently stylized with succinct talk and a casual structure to sneak up on unsuspecting viewers…Tersely composed by Leslie Ayvazian, a surprising amount of ethical and emotional g"
— Pittsburgh Tribune