Baby Anger
by Peter Hedges

Baby Anger Book Cover
Baby Anger Cover

Highlights

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmericanComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the themes of child stardom and parenthood explored in the play. The ending is particularly surprising and thought-provoking, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

Engaging themes of parenthoodSurprising endingThought-provoking contentLimited reviews to gauge broader opinion

Synopsis

THE STORY: Bringing up baby takes on new meaning for a successful young couple who start living their lives through their baby boy when he is cast in an award-winning commercial--as a girl!

Their lives are turned upside down and the spoils of succ

Press Reviews

"…disturbing, scathing and timely dissection of the widespread American custom of turning children into trophies…BABY ANGER does not simply force adults to search their consciences. It urgently reminds them of the necessity to shield children from parents' own, often childish expectations."

— The New York Times

Publication

Year1986
BindingPaperback
Editionillustrated edition
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822216377
ISBN-10082221637X
LCCN2006471044
LCCPS3558.E3165 B33 1999

Baby Anger is a American comedy play written by Peter Hedges and published by Dramatists Play Service (1986).

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Dramatists Play Service · 1986 · 72 pp

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