American Blues
by Tennessee Williams

American Blues Book Cover
American Blues Cover

Highlights

One Act 10 mins Present Day Interior Set Period Costumes Comedy

Synopsis

Baby Doll and Archie Lee have had their senile Aunt Rose staying with them, and are at the end of their tether.

They argue that she should be sent to stay with other relatives, and eventually in a fury Archie Lee bursts out at her.

Nature takes a hand in settling the matter.

Characters

Character
DOROTHY SIMPLE
MISS MORGAN
MOONY
POLICE OFFICER
JANE
MRS. POCCIOTTI
LUCIO
MOONY'S KID

non-speaking

YOUNG MAN
MRS. DULL

Publication

ISBN-13 9780822200253
ISBN-10 0822200252

American Blues is a comedy play written by Tennessee Williams and published by Dramatists Play Service .

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