Raised In Captivity
by Nicky Silver

Name: Raised In Captivity
Brand: Nicky Silver
SKU: 9780822214786
Rating: 3.99 (148 reviews)

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Highlights

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120 minsFlexible Cast SizeUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some enjoying its quirky humor and portrayal of dysfunctional families. Others express disappointment due to its adult themes and inappropriate content for younger audiences. Many appreciate the unique characters and unexpected situations, while a few feel it may not be suitable for everyone.

Quirky and unique charactersEngaging satirical humorDazzling scenes and writingNot suitable for younger audiences

Synopsis

"By a mile, the best new play of the season>"--John Heilpern, New York Observer.

ThemesDrama General

Press Reviews

"RAISED IN CAPTIVITY is about guilt, redemption and self-punishment, and, against all odds, it is also very funny…[Silver's] dialogue, which skillfully juxtaposes the banal and the outlandishly whimsical, has the shimmer of an opal…Archly absurdist comedies come cheap these days. finding one with depth of feeling is truly a cause to celebrate.“ —The New York Times. ”…funny, original, imaginative and possessed of a furious energy that makes it spin like a top…full of wittily prickly lines and riotous exchanges, and it uses the stage in splashily irreverent ways that can be exhilarating.“ —New York Magazine. ”…by a mile, the best play of the season."
— New York Observer