Some Velvet Morning
by Neil Labute

Name: Some Velvet Morning
Brand: Neil Labute
SKU: 9781468309164
Rating: 3.49 (59 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

American

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unexpected twists and emotional depth of 'Some Velvet Morning,' though reactions to the dialogue vary. While many respect Neil Labute's insight into relationships, some find the dialogue off-putting or overly harsh. The performance's strengths are noted, especially in its emotional impact and character exploration, but some feel it could have benefitted from different pacing or endings.

Unexpected twists Emotional depth Strong character exploration Overly harsh dialogue Pacing issues

Synopsis

In the provocative two-hander Some Velvet Morning

, award-winning playwright Neil LaBute continues to explore the nuances of gender relationships, creating a powerful work of sharp and subtle contrasts.

Fred tells Velvet he’s finally left his wife to be with her, news to Velvet since she hasn’t seen him in years and is now friends with Fred’s recently married son.

Hopes dashed, Fred engages Velvet in a mesmerizing conversation brimming with passion, remorse, humor, and anger.

As power shifts and tension mounts, the young and beautiful Velvet and the older, volatile Fred revisit a shared history, and the twisted heart of their relationship is slowly revealed in a stunning climax.

Themes Man-woman relationships--Drama Man-woman relationships PS3612.A28 S66 2014