Good Boys And True
by Roberto Aguirre-sacasa

Name: Good Boys And True
Brand: Roberto Aguirre-sacasa
SKU: 9780822223184
Rating: 3.98 (84 reviews)

Good Boys And True Book Cover — Good Boys And True Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 mins Unit Set/Multiple Settings American

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the play's timely exploration of serious themes such as rape culture and privilege. Many commend the sharp dialogue and the moral inquiries it raises, while some note that certain aspects might benefit from a different narrative structure. Overall, it evokes strong reactions and prompts deeper reflection among its audience.

Timely exploration of serious themes Sharp and snappy dialogue Compelling story and moral questions Character development occasionally feels lacking

Synopsis

THE STORY: Prep-school senior Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe's School for Boys proud to call its own.

However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape

Themes Statutory rape Preparatory school students--Sexual behavior PS3601.G85 G66 2009 Preparatory school students--Sexual behavior--Drama Statutory rape--Drama Mothers and sons--Drama Mothers and sons

Press Reviews

"The hothouse atmosphere of all-male boarding schools has inspired a whole body of literature and drama exploring themes of friendship, romance, honor and betrayal…Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's GOOD BOYS AND TRUE is a solid addition to the canon. It's a suspenseful mystery, compassionate character study and moving love story rolled into one—and a fine showcase for an ensemble of first-rate actors.“—Chicago Reader. ”In his few years on the scene, the playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has proven to be a natural entertainer. Actors like to sink their teeth into his dialogue, and his hard-charging stories proceed with the speed and verve of television. But he takes a leap forward with his latest drama, GOOD BOYS AND TRUE, displaying a new deftness in layering troubling moral questions under a smooth, entertaining surface. The play goes down easy, but its aftertaste is sharp.“ —New York Sun. ”We all have something murky in our past—that is the thesis of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's riveting drama"
— Steadstyle Chicago