Chesapeake
by Lee Blessing

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45 mins Bare Stage/Simple Set American Comedy

Synopsis

THE STORY: When conservative candidate Therm Pooley's criticism of Kerr's government-sponsored performance art lands him a Senate seat, Kerr seeks revenge.

The centerpiece of Pooley's political career is his labrador retriever, Lucky, whose tricks

Press Reviews

"Many surprises are in store for the audience, including, most refreshingly, a political story that can be appreciated by all viewers, no matter what their party affiliation…[Blessing's] very humorous and quirky tale [makes] us grateful for support for the arts and for the people who care enough to write about it.” —Talkin' Broadway. “…the play really takes flight…a play with enough surprises to delight and amuse.” —Arts Beat LA. “…funny and incisive…"

— CurtainUp

Publication

Year 2000
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822224334
ISBN-10 082222433X
LCCN 2012450430
LCC MLCS 2012/43525 (P)

Chesapeake is a American comedy play written by Lee Blessing and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2000).

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