Table Settings
by James Lapine

Name: Table Settings
Brand: James Lapine
SKU: 9780573617263
Rating: 3.71 (19 reviews)

Table Settings Book Cover — Table Settings Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 mins Ensemble Cast Bare Stage/Simple Set American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers love the heartfelt portrayal of a Jewish family's coming-of-age experiences. The play is praised for its charm and humor, with some highlighting the unique setting of dinner table conversations. However, there are concerns about the physical condition of some editions, which impacts the reading experience for a few buyers.

Heartfelt family themes Charming and humorous Unique dinner table setting Poor condition of some scripts

Synopsis

Book by Lapine, James

Press Reviews

"Thoroughly engaging."
— Time

"If you have ever brought up a family...or even if you have ever tried to bring up a family...I implore you to see Table Settings."
— N.Y. Post

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Her Older Son a divorce lawyer, mid-thirties.	—	—	a divorce lawyer, mid-thirties.
His Wife the ultimate Shiksa, mid-thirties.	—	—	the ultimate Shiksa, mid-thirties.
Granddaughte	—	—	—
Grandson pre-puberty and pre- Bar Mitzvah, twelve, son of her older son.	female	—	pre-puberty and pre- Bar Mitzvah, twelve, son of her older son.
Her Younger Son a mess in his late twenties.	male	—	a mess in his late twenties.
His Girlfriend a psychiatric social worker, late twenties.	—	—	a psychiatric social worker, late twenties.
A Jewsih Mother proudly from Minsk, late sixties.	—	—	proudly from Minsk, late sixties.