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Chimps
Simon Block
Prymate
by Mark Medoff
Synopsis
THE STORY: In the arenas of science and love, who has the right to do what to whom?
The play follows the story of a gorilla named Graham--unique because of his ability to communicate in American Sign Language but also quite valuable as a research su
Themes AIDS (Disease)--Research--Drama AIDS (Disease)--Research Animals--Treatment--Drama Animals--Treatment Gorilla Human-animal relationships Gorilla--Drama Human-animal relationships--New Mexico--Gila Wilderness--Drama Primates as laboratory animals Primates as laboratory animals--Drama PS3563.E27 P79 2005 Science--Moral and ethical aspects--Drama Science--Moral and ethical aspects
Press Reviews
"…a drama as searing, desolate and beautiful as its setting in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness…such dramatic intensity that it left audience members hushed and virtually gasping for air…"
— Tallahassee Democrat
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 2005
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822220183
ISBN-10 0822220180
LCCN 2006421334
LCC PS3563.E27 P79 2005
Prymate is a American play written by Mark Medoff and published by Dramatists Play Service (2005).
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