Dealer's Choice
by Jeffrey Sweet

Name: Dealer's Choice
Brand: Jeffrey Sweet
SKU: 9780822212003
Rating: 3.69 (13 reviews)

Dealer's Choice Book Cover — Dealer's Choice Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the compelling themes of forgiveness and identity explored in the play. Many find the characters' journeys resonate deeply, reflecting personal struggles and emotional healing. The writing is noted for its poignant insights into family dynamics and the scars of the past.

Powerful themes of forgivenessDeep character explorationEmotional and poignant writingSome complexity may confuse viewers

Synopsis

THE STORY: Stephen runs a restaurant and has a weekly poker game in the basement.

He enjoys playing for big money, and it's not unusual for the waiters to lose their paychecks, or more, each week.

One of the waiters, Mugsy, wants to start a restaur

Press Reviews

"Winner of the Heideman and Society of Midland Authors Awards. An absorbing and brilliantly executed play concerned with the infamous Hollywood blacklist. “THE VALUE OF NAMES has it all: a provocative subject, superb writing, a consistently engrossing story, and an almost overwhelming emotional wallop at its end. A wonderful play.” —Chicago Tribune. “…demonstrates that the drama of ideas can be the most exalted of blood sports.” —Time Magazine. “…almost perfect."
— Variety