Good People
by David Lindsay-abaire

Name: Good People
Brand: David Lindsay-abaire
SKU: 9780822225492
Rating: 4.05 (1031 reviews)

BroadwayOff-BroadwayWest End

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1970sStrong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesAmerican Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Tony Award

Nominee: 2011 Tony Award for Best Play

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the compelling storytelling and character development in this play, particularly highlighting the strong roles for women over 40. Many find its exploration of class disparity and relationships both humorous and poignant, making it a significant contemporary work. The dialogue is noted for its authenticity, resonating well with audiences and reader groups alike.

Strong roles for womenAuthentic dialogueHumorous and poignantCompelling storytellingEnding felt flat for some

Synopsis

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Title: Good PeopleAuthor: Lindsay-Abaire, DavidPublisher: Dramatist's Play ServicePublication Date: 2012/04/27Number of Pages: 78Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress:

Press Reviews

"A tough and tender play about the insurmountable class divide between those who make it out of this [South Boston] blue-collar Irish neighborhood and those who find themselves left behind."
— Variety

"Discovering how Margie operates – and where she’s coming from – is one of the more subtly surprising treats of this theater season."
— The New York Times

"Shot through with aching authenticity, Good People is that rare play that is both timeless and completely keyed into a specific moment in American life – without the need to grasp for topicality. David Lindsay-Abaire has crafted another penetrating drama about deeply relatable issues, albeit this time with more warming doses of humor."
— The Hollywood Reporter

"Wonderful… this isn’t a manipulative tearjerker or a simplistic diatribe. Good People is poignant, brave and almost subversive in its focus on what it really means to be down on your luck."
— New York Post

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Stevie White, late 20s, Margie’s former boss	—	20s	White, late 20s, Margie’s former boss
Dottie White, mid-60s, friend of Margie	—	60s	White, mid-60s, friend of Margie
Jean White, about 50, friend of Margie	—	—	White, about 50, friend of Margie
Mike White, about 50, Margie’s high school boyfriend	—	—	White, about 50, Margie’s high school boyfriend
Kate African American, early 30s, Mike’s wife	female	30s	African American, early 30s, Mike’s wife
Various Offstage Voices Prerecorded	—	—	Prerecorded
Margaret (Margie) White, about 50, single mother	female	—	White, about 50, single mother