The Food Chain
by Nicky Silver

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90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmericanComedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about The Food Chain, with many praising its absurd humor and unique character dynamics. However, some find it lacking depth and criticize its reliance on outdated themes and humor. Overall, it appeals to those looking for an interesting classroom piece.

Absurd humorGreat for studio workUnique character dynamicsCharacters lack depthOutdated themesMonotonous in places

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Press Reviews

"Poisonously funny…the wittiest talk in town.” —The New York Times. “One of the funniest new plays to zoom into New York in years.” —New York Post. “Mean, smart and hilarious—his best play yet…built to barrel down the laugh track and explode when it hits human misery."

— Washington Post

Publication

Year1996
BindingPaperback
Pages72
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822215103
ISBN-100822215101
LCCN96148010
LCCPS3569.I4712 F6 1996
DCC812/.54

The Food Chain is a American comedy play written by Nicky Silver and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1996).

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Dramatists Play Service · 1996 · 72 pp

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