Widows and Children First!
by Harvey Fierstein

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Highlights

One Act 90 mins Present Day Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

Arnold and Ed "adopt" a 15 year-old boy and receive a visit from Mrs. Beckoff, Arnold's Jewish mother.

The story of Arnold and Ed, their lovers, and families, Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy plays have been hits in New York, San Francisco, Johannesburg, and around the world.

Characters

Character
David

Fifteen going on thity, a wonderfully bright and handsome boy.

Arnold

Thirties, witty, personable, and pleasant in appearance.

Mrs. Beckoff

Arnold's mother, sixty-ish, a real Jewish mother, a fighter.

Ed Reiss

Forty, handsome, with a disarming boyish charm and innocence.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573603099
ISBN-10 057360309X

Widows and Children First! is a comedy play written by Harvey Fierstein and published by Samuel French .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $75 per performance $125 with other plays in collection

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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