The Atheist
by Ronan Noone

Name: The Atheist
Brand: Ronan Noone
SKU: 9780822223047
Rating: 3.9 (10 reviews)

The Atheist Book Cover — The Atheist Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Male

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the play for its well-written narrative and engaging pacing. Many enjoy the simple yet impactful story that explores themes of manipulation and journalism through a compelling, albeit despicable, protagonist.

Well written and engagingThought-provoking themesStrong character portrayalDespicable protagonist might alienate some

Synopsis

THE Augustine Early, a crooked journalist, has made an art of clawing his way up the professional ladder.

When he turns a politician's tawdry predilections into front-page news, the scandal threatens to undo the one person he thought was immune.

A searing and hilarious play about catching the perfect headline, whatever the cost.

1 1 total Flexible Set

ThemesJournalists Journalists--Drama PS3614.O67 A64 2009

Press Reviews

"Viciously funny…he is despicable but you want to go on despising him all night.” —Boston Globe. “…the gutter-lyrical fireworks of the rogue male ego…a compelling voice…” —Time Out London. “…the most alluringly sleazy newshound this side of the twenty-first century.” —Boston Herald. “…THE ATHEIST is not to be condemned but savoured.” —CurtainUp. “…accomplishes the Olympian task of making an utter bastard compelling.” —Variety. “…[a] riveting one person show…"
— TheaterMania