Rough Crossing
by Ferenc Molnar, Tom Stoppard

Name: Rough Crossing
Brand: Ferenc Molnar
SKU: 9780573662065
Rating: 3.9 (124 reviews)

Rough Crossing Book Cover — Rough Crossing Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1930sUnit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the play's witty and humorous script, highlighting its clever dialogue and situational comedy. Many find the structure of the play within a play to be enjoyable, with a blend of silliness and intelligence. However, some critiques suggest that it may feel superficial compared to other works by Stoppard.

Witty and clever dialogueHumorous and entertainingGreat characters and writingCan feel superficial compared to other plays

Synopsis

State Theatre Company Programs.

Press Reviews

"Adaptation in Stoppard's terms means finding a sympathetic text and using it as a springboard for invention that leaves the original far behind this time. Stoppard has found a totally compatible source, matching his temperament at every point... he weaves an increasingly amazing pattern of verbal misunderstandings, eccentric character development, showbiz spectacle, and seagoing hazards, all of which come to occupy equal importance in the plot."
— London Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Gal Playwright and collaborator with Turai, of middle age	—	—	Playwright and collaborator with Turai, of middle age
Adam A young composer, aged 25	—	—	A young composer, aged 25
Natasha An actress, aged 35 to 40	female	35-40	An actress, aged 35 to 40
Ivor An actor, aged 45 to 50	—	45-50	An actor, aged 45 to 50
Dvornichek A cabin steward	—	—	A cabin steward
Turai Playwright and collaborator with Gal, of middle age	—	—	Playwright and collaborator with Gal, of middle age