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The Castro Complex
by Mel Arrighi

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3

Small Cast

1

Female

2

Male
45 mins Interior Set American Comedy

Synopsis

THE STORY: Smitten by fantasies of Fidel Castro, Betsy finds that she cannot respond to the advances of her fiance, Hadley, unless he assumes the guise of the Cuban leader--beard, army cap, cigar and all.

Hadley has reached the point of suggesting p

Themes American Drama

Press Reviews

"This zany comedy deals with the romantic problems of a young girl who is “turned on” by thoughts of the hirsute Cuban leader—much to her clean-shaven fiance's discomfort. “…[a] merry little farce for three…” —The New Yorker. “…he has a good-natured sense of humor that is disarming and all three of his characters are engaging creatures."

— New York Post

Publication

Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 1971
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822201885
ISBN-10 0822201887

The Castro Complex is a American comedy play written by Mel Arrighi and published by Dramatists Play Service (1971).

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