Mystery Play
by Jean Claude Van Itallie

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45 mins Bare Stage/Simple Set American Comedy

Synopsis

THE STORY: The action is set in the chic living room of a U.S.

Senator, during a cocktail party.

Present are the Senator, his wife, his schizophrenic bisexual son (played by two actors), a beautiful young woman who may be the son's fiancee, a rathe

Press Reviews

"An eloquent, witty and bitingly satirical play by one of our theatre's most challenging and imaginative writers. ”…A continuously amusing and provoking evening's entertainment.“ —Village Voice. ”…He is a writer of polish and modernness, the rarest and most desirable of combinations.” —Women's Wear Daily. “…A witty, highly civilized comedy…"

— The Record (NJ)

Publication

Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822208044
ISBN-10 0822208040

Mystery Play is a American comedy play written by Jean Claude Van Itallie and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).

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Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)

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