The Dining Room
by Albert Ramsdell Gurney

The Dining Room Book Cover
The Dining Room Cover

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Readers find the concept of the play intriguing but have mixed feelings about its execution. While some praise its comedic moments and cultural commentary, others feel it lacks depth and coherence due to its episodic nature. The performances appear to heavily impact the overall experience, making it an actors' play that can shine or falter based on casting and direction.

Intriguing concept Often funny Strong character portrayals Cultural commentary Episodic structure is confusing Some scenes feel weak

Synopsis

THE STORY: The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions.

The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes--s

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The Dining Room - Act Two

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Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Edition acting
Pages 81
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822203100
ISBN-10 0822203103
LCCN 82243903
LCC PS3557.U82 D5 1982

The Dining Room is a comedy play written by Albert Ramsdell Gurney and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).

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