The Mighty Gents
by Richard Wesley

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90 mins Unit Set/Multiple Settings American

Synopsis

THE STORY: Ten years before the time of the play The Mighty Gents had been a power in the streets of the Newark black ghetto--proud, feared and sure of the promise of the future.

But now, at thirty, the glory years are gone, and the few Gents who st

Press Reviews

"This arresting, moving play tells the story of a black youth gang, once proud and hopeful, now shabby and filled with despair. ”This harrowing and unforgettable drama marks the Broadway debut of one of America's finest young playwrights.“ —Cue Magazine. ”A fascinating play…It knows no color—it is just about people who have seen the dawn go down like sunset.“ —New York Post. ”…a playwright of sensitivity and with insights into humankind that transcend color.“ —New York Daily News. ”…a vivid and sobering drama, passionately written and eloquently acted."

— Variety

Publication

Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822207566
ISBN-10 0822207567

The Mighty Gents is a American play written by Richard Wesley and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).

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