Brooklyn Laundry
by John Patrick Shanley
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Synopsis
Fran is a pessimist who’s terrified of making decisions.
Owen is a guy who sees life for what it is and finds ways to make the best of it.
Both of them are lonely, and find in each other what could be a meaningful connection.
But when Fran’s sisters need her more than ever, she is faced with the most difficult choice she’s ever had to make.
Brooklyn Laundry is about romance, family, joy and responsibility.
Most of all, it’s a play about choosing to love and be loved.
Press Reviews
"A testament to [Shanley’s] ability to create memorably flawed, vulnerable characters and the sort of sharp-edged comic dialogue that perfectly defines them."
— New York Stage Review
"Brooklyn Laundry offers a dizzying study in contrast between life’s relentless, unyielding sorrows and the stubborn, buoyant hope that is a necessity to survive them."
— Chicago Reader
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Fran |
Trish |
Susie |
Owen |
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Manhattan Theatre Club Trailer – Brooklyn Laundry
Publication
Brooklyn Laundry is a comedy play written by John Patrick Shanley and published by Dramatists Play Service (2024).
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Dramatists Play Service · 2024
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