Chesapeake
by Lee Blessing

Name: Chesapeake
Brand: Lee Blessing
SKU: 9780822224334
Rating: 4.07 (17 reviews)

Chesapeake Book Cover — Chesapeake Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Male

45 minsBare Stage/Simple SetAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers describe the play as a captivating one-man show with an excellent script that resonates well with audiences. Many express enthusiasm for its engaging nature and recommend attending a performance if possible. Some viewers appreciate its unconventional style, even if they find it perplexing at times.

Perfect scriptEngaging one-man showHighly recommendedUnconventional style may confuse some

Synopsis

THE STORY: When conservative candidate Therm Pooley's criticism of Kerr's government-sponsored performance art lands him a Senate seat, Kerr seeks revenge.

The centerpiece of Pooley's political career is his labrador retriever, Lucky, whose tricks

Press Reviews

"Many surprises are in store for the audience, including, most refreshingly, a political story that can be appreciated by all viewers, no matter what their party affiliation…[Blessing's] very humorous and quirky tale [makes] us grateful for support for the arts and for the people who care enough to write about it.” —Talkin' Broadway. “…the play really takes flight…a play with enough surprises to delight and amuse.” —Arts Beat LA. “…funny and incisive…"
— CurtainUp