Almost Blue
by Keith Reddin

Name: Almost Blue
Brand: Keith Reddin
SKU: 9780822221654
Rating: 3.62 (14 reviews)

Almost Blue Book Cover — Almost Blue Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

45 minsInterior SetAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative and hard-boiled crime elements of the play. It is praised for its originality and modern take on film noir, avoiding clichéd tropes commonly seen in similar works. Many are impressed with the playwright's ability to create a compelling story in a short format.

Fast-paced and engaging storyOriginal take on noirStrong writing and characterizationNot enough depth for some

Synopsis

THE STORY: ALMOST BLUE is a stage noir set in a seedy rooming house.

A man just out of prison trying to stay straight, a strange loner down the hall who writes pornographic greeting cards, a violent ex-con who wants to settle old scores.

And of cou

ThemesBoardinghouses--Drama Boardinghouses PS3568.E298 A46 2006

Press Reviews

"…a tough ninety-minute play that succeeds in a difficult genre: stage noir…There are mysteries to unravel, and the threat of violence bubbles on the surface, but as with all good noir, the characters carry the suspense…What results is a taut drama that builds in tension, sexual and otherwise, and has enough surprises in the last five minutes to make a seasoned noir fan gasp…” —The New York Times. “Reddin, a literate playwright with an uncanny feel for styles and genres, is not content providing cheap thrills…Consequently, along with the dirty deeds, there are some searing moments in which the story takes on a fierce, savage dimension beyond pulp fiction."
— Chicago Tribune