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The People Next Door (Leslie/Miller)
F Andrew Leslie
The Boys Next Door
by Tom Griffin
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers express a mix of admiration and critiques for this play. Many find the characters to be endearing and appreciate the humorous yet poignant portrayal of individuals with intellectual disabilities. However, some reviews point to issues with the writing and authenticity of the depictions.
Endearing characters Touching and funny Thought-provoking moments Writing feels flawed Some portrayals seem offensive
Synopsis
THE STORY: The place is a communal residence in a New England city, where four mentally handicapped men live under the supervision of an earnest, but increasingly burned out young social worker named Jack.
Norman, who works in a doughnut shop and
Press Reviews
"Griffin’s play hits squarely on the truth of life with its constant interplays and shadings of triumphs and tears."
— New York Daily News
"The Boys Next Door moves the audience to an awareness of how many things in everyday life we take for granted."
— The New York Times
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Lucien P. Smith |
| Norman Bulansky |
| Barry Klemper |
| Jack |
| Sheila |
| Mr. Klemper |
| Mrs. Fremus / Mrs. Warren / Clara |
| Mr. Hedges / Mr. Corbin / Senator Clarke |
| Arnold Wiggins |
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 1988
Binding Paperback
Edition Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822201434
ISBN-10 0822201437
The Boys Next Door is a American comedy play written by Tom Griffin and published by Dramatists Play Service (1988).
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Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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