The Two-Character Play
by Tennessee Williams

Name: The Two-Character Play
Brand: Tennessee Williams
SKU: 9780811207294
Rating: 3.62 (244 reviews)

The Two-Character Play Book Cover — The Two-Character Play Cover

Highlights

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120 minsStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Bare Stage/Simple Set

What readers are saying

Readers find 'The Two-Character Play' to be a unique and bizarre exploration of human emotion and the dynamics of performance. While some appreciate its meta approach and poetic nature, others struggle with its complexity and feel it is better suited for live performance. The play is noted for its haunting and trippy qualities, leaving a lasting impression on many readers despite mixed initial reactions.

Unique and bizarre narrativeHaunting and poeticChallenging yet rewardingFresh take on performanceComplex and difficult to understandBetter suited for live performance

Synopsis

Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play .

As they dip in and out of performance, they find it difficult to differentiate themselves from their roles and reality from illusion.

Also known as “Out Cry”.

A part of the collection The Theatre of Tennessee Williams Vol. 5 .

Press Reviews

"The writing feels almost avant-garde at times, but the author isn’t some young hot shot from the Yale School of Drama — it’s Tennessee Williams. “The Two-Character Play,” ... may not be among his masterpieces, but its Gothic-grotesque vibe weaves a compelling spell..."
— New York Post

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Felice an actor on tour; brother to Clare	male	—	an actor on tour; brother to Clare
Clare an actor on tour; sister to Felice	female	—	an actor on tour; sister to Felice