Death
by Woody Allen

Death Book Cover
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Highlights

One Act75 minsReduced Casting (Doubling Possible)Bare Stage/Simple SetAmericanComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the engaging philosophical humor characteristic of Woody Allen's work. Many find the play thought-provoking, with relatable dialogues and a compelling narrative that reflects on life's fragility. However, some note that it can feel like a single running joke and lacks deeper character development in parts.

Engaging philosophical humorRelatable dialoguesCompelling narrativeFeels like one long running joke

Synopsis

Comedy Woody Allen Characters: 18 male, 2 female (doubling possible).

Bare stage, simple props.

A maniacal killer is at large and Kleinman is caught between conflicting factions with plans on how to catch him.

Kleinman, a logical man in a mad world, is indecisive and insecure; he doesn't want to get involved but everyone is after him to make a choice.

He is even accused of being the culprit.

When Kleinman confronts the maniac (who looks no different from anyone els

Characters

Character
KLEINMANHANKALSAMHACKERJOHNVICTORANNADOCTORGINAMANCOP (POLICEMAN)BILLFRANKDONHENRYASSISTANTSPIROABEMANIAC

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1975
BindingPaperback
EditionActing Edition
Pages66
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573621291
ISBN-100573621292
LCCN75333031
LCCPS3551.L44 D4
DCC812/.5/4

Death is a American comedy play written by Woody Allen and published by Samuel French in New York (1975).

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