Streamers
by David Rabe

Name: Streamers
Brand: David Rabe
SKU: 9780573640193
Rating: 3.57 (190 reviews)

Highlights

Male

120 mins1960sAll MenInterior SetPeriod CostumesAmerican

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk AwardTony Award

Nominee! 1977 Tony Award for Best Play Nominee! 1976 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some appreciating its authenticity and portrayal of character dynamics in a 1965 military setting. However, many find it dated and question its relevance in today's context, often feeling that the plot is overshadowed by character focus. Some mention that the crude humor can detract from the message and effectiveness of the narrative.

Authentic portrayal of charactersInteresting moments and dramaAccurate representation of the eraDated and less relevant todayPlot overshadowed by character focus

Synopsis

Full Length Drama / 11 m / Int.

This volatile incendiary drama premiered in 1976 under the direction of Mike Nichols produced by Joseph Papp at New York's Lincoln Center.

Revived in 2008 by the Roundabout Theatre the third in author Rabe's quartet of "Vietnam Plays" is set in the Army barracks housing a group of young men the "streamers" of the title: hapless parachutists who streak to certain death when their parachutes fail to open.

This group includes Billy a new recruit; Roger a str

ThemesDrama General

Press Reviews

"Hard hitting and extremely funny. A masterly drama with humor, power and impressive depths of understanding."
— New York Daily News

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Martin	—	—	—
Carlyle	—	—	—
Billy	—	—	—
Roger	—	—	—
Sgt. Rooney	—	—	—
Sgt. Cokes	—	—	—
M.P. Lieutenant	—	—	—
Pfc Hinson	—	—	—
Pfc	—	—	—
Richie	—	—	—