Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread
by David Ives

Name: Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread
Brand: David Ives
SKU: 9780822213963
Rating: 4.26 (156 reviews)

Off-Broadway

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Highlights

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One Act10 minsPresent DayBare Stage/Simple SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever and humorous writing style of David Ives in this collection of one-act plays. Many find the plays to be entertaining and enjoyably witty, with some pieces standing out more than others. There are mixed feelings about the format, as some believe the plays are better experienced live rather than read on the page.

Clever and witty wordplayHysterically funny one-actsGreat for scene studiesEngaging and entertainingSome plays work better stagedHit-or-miss quality

Synopsis

The title is self-explanatory; a parodic musical vignette in trademark Glassian style, that captures an existential moment of crisis for the composer.

Part of the collection All in the Timing .

Press Reviews

"Like sketches for some hilarious, celestially conceived revue. The writing is not only very funny, it has density of thought and precision of poetry... All in the Timing is by a master of fun. David Ives spins hilarity out of words."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
AL California-cool, in a summer suit, 20s or 30s.	—	20s	California-cool, in a summer suit, 20s or 30s.
MARK Frazzled, in a business suit, 20s or 30s.	—	20s	Frazzled, in a business suit, 20s or 30s.
WAITRESS Weary, youngish.	—	—	Weary, youngish.