The Old Friends
by Horton Foote

The Old Friends Book Cover
The Old Friends Cover

Synopsis

THE STORY: Matriarch Mamie Borden and the remaining members of two longtime Texas farming families await a visit from Mamie's son Hugo and his wife, Sybil.

When Sybil arrives, alone, with alarming news, old friends on opposing sides must confront the issues surrounding legacy, loyalty, and the meaning of happiness that have hounded them for generations.

THE OLD FRIENDS is an absorbing and vital chapter in Foote's beloved and distinctly American body of work.

Performance

Cast

A medium cast size of 9 total roles, 6 female and 3 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2015
ISBN 10
0822231328
ISBN 13
9780822231325
Print Length
60 pages
Place Published
New York, NY
Language
English
LCCN
2016478045
LCC
PS3511.O344 O43 2015
DCC
812/.54
Print
The Old Friends is a American comedy / farce play written by and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York, NY, 2015. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780822231325 and an ISBN-10 of 0822231328.

Rating

3.8 out of 5

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