The Absence Of A Cello
by Ira Wallach

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Readers appreciate the light and humorous tone of the play, finding it both entertaining and thoughtful. The blend of comedy and social commentary on conformity resonates well, making it a quick yet meaningful read. Many enjoy its engaging dialogue and witty characters, while some note a lack of depth in certain areas.

Light and funnyEngaging dialogueWitty charactersLacks depth in some areas

Synopsis

THE STORY: As Martin Gottfried describes: It is about a physicist who needs money so badly he turns to the $60,000-a-year job offered by a big corporation.

He wants the job, but does the company want him?

Mr. Personnel is sent to find out.

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Press Reviews

"A Broadway hit, this refreshingly literate comedy is concerned with the hilarious lengths gone to by a brilliant (but broke) scientist to land a much-needed job with a large corporation. "…a cheerfully venomous comedy about the mysterious monster called the Corporate Image."

— NY Daily News

"…a comedy that compliments your intelligence."

— Women's Wear Daily

Publication

Year1965
BindingPaperback
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822200031
ISBN-100822200031

The Absence Of A Cello is a American comedy play written by Ira Wallach and published by Dramatists Play Service (1965).

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