Serenading Louie
by Lanford Wilson

Serenading Louie Book Cover
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120 minsInterior SetAmerican

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Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating some strong acting while expressing concern over the script's verbosity. Some find it relevant, though others question its appeal to modern audiences. Overall, the play is seen as a complex piece that needs careful direction and interpretation.

Good acting monologuesIntriguing cautionary taleThought-provoking contentWordy scriptMixed reviews on performances

Synopsis

A well-known play written by Pulitzer Prize winner Lanford Wilson.

Press Reviews

"This powerful, eloquent and imaginatively structured play deals with two modern couples who, almost unknowingly, have come to crisis points in their lives—and marriages. “…has the fascination, the intelligence, the humanity and the natural rhythm of all Wilson…Make no mistake about it—such writing represents mastery of craft.” —New York Post. “…an incredibly moving play…” —Soho Weekly News. “…Wilson has written a masterful play on the fragility of self-image…"

— Women's Wear Daily

Publication

Year1976
BindingPaperback
EditionStage Play, Later Pr
Pages72
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822210115
ISBN-100822210118

Serenading Louie is a American play written by Lanford Wilson and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1976).

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