Bed And Sofa
by Abram Matveevich Room, Polly Pen, Laurence Klavan, Abram Room

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Highlights

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

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Readers have mixed feelings about the play. Some praise its creativity and engagement, while others criticize its execution and understanding of silent film style.

Creative and unique conceptEngaging performancePoor understanding of silent filmBad follow-through on ideas

Synopsis

Book by Laurence Klavan, Polly Pen

Press Reviews

"Recipient of a 1996 Obie Award for Music.   One of the most acclaimed productions of its season, this musical is an enchanting three-character “silent movie opera” based on Abram Room's scandalous 1926 Russian film comedy.   With a score by Polly Pen (Goblin Market) and a witty book and lyrics by Laurence Klavan (Freud’s House, Sleeping Beauty, Gorgo's Mother).   “A delight! First rate! A classy treat! A new work that both honors the original and gives it a sternly funny stage life of its own."

— The New York Times

"Wonderful! A must see! So perfectly done it is almost unfair to the rackety hacks who infest our musical theater."

— Village Voice

"Enchanting! Exquisite! A wholly original piece of musical theatre!"

— Newsday (NY)

Publication

Year1998
BindingPaperback
Pages52
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822215486
ISBN-100822215489
LCCN98190480
LCCML50.P39 B4 1997
DCC782.1/0268

Bed And Sofa is a American play written by Abram Matveevich Room and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1998).

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