Recent Tragic Events
by Craig Wright

Name: Recent Tragic Events
Brand: Craig Wright
SKU: 9780822219897
Rating: 3.79 (108 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 mins Unit Set/Multiple Settings American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and humor of the play, noting its strong characters and impactful twist. However, some feel that it struggles with its philosophical themes and overall execution, particularly in the second act. There's a mixed reception regarding its handling of sensitive subject matter such as 9/11.

Beautifully-written and heartbreaking Strong characters Compelling twist Strange second act Fails to deliver on philosophical themes

Synopsis

THE STORY: It is September 12th, 2001; the setting is the Minneapolis apartment of Waverly, a young advertising executive.

Soon to venture on a blind date amidst the television news coverage of the September 11th attacks, Waverly becomes preoccupie

Press Reviews

"…a poignant, thought-provoking, and yes, essentially amusing piece on the subject [of 9/11]. Indeed, the play offers a lesson in how the theater can deal with such a momentous event without being trite, maudlin, trivial, or disrespectful.” —Variety. “…dizzying, funny and wrenching…fresh, shocking, and painful as an open wound…gets in your heart and mind like an off-stage sob.” —Georgetowner. “…issues of chance and causality, fate and choice, free will versus predetermination—all unabashedly expressed…[with] unexpected humor and touches of whimsical theatricality…” —Houston Chronicle. “…clever, sharply drawn…very funny…” —Washington Post. “…engaging…funny…profoundly loving…"
— Texas Triangle Magazine