November
by David Mamet

Name: November
Brand: David Mamet
SKU: 9780307388803
Rating: 3.43 (326 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

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120 minsPresent DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find this play a brilliantly funny farce that satirizes American politics with sharp wit. Many praise Mamet's comedic style and the engaging portrayal of a crass politician. While some appreciate the humor and pacing, others note the repetitive language can detract from the experience.

Brilliant comic writingHilarious satireFast-paced and wittyEngaging portrayal of politicsRepetitive use of profanity

Synopsis

David Mamet's Oval Office satire depicts one day in the life of a beleaguered American commander-in-chief.

It's November in a Presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith's chances for reelection are looking grim.

Approval ratings are down, his money's running out, and nuclear war might be imminent.

Though his staff has thrown in the towel and his wife has begun to prepare for her post-White House life, Chuck isn't ready to give up just yet.

Amidst the biggest fight of his political career, the President has to find time to pardon a couple of turkeys—saving them from the slaughter before Thanksgiving—and this simple PR event inspires Smith to risk it all in attempt to win back public support.

With Mamet's characteristic no-holds-barred style, November is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win.

ThemesPresidents Presidents--United States--Drama PS3563.A4345 N68 2008

Press Reviews

"Vaudeville meets current events... David Mamet just couldn't resist the bully pulpit of satire."
— San Jose Mercury News

"This is satire with a scorpion's sting"
— Variety

"Sublime! One of the first breezy and intelligent comedies of substance we've seen in a long time"
— The Villager

"Ferociously original... and crisply performed, [November] rollicks from one politically incorrect punch line to the next."
— San Francisco Chronicle

"Remarkable... one of the most profoundly laugh-out-loud plays that I have seen in many years."
— BeyondChron.org

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
CHARLES SMITH	—	—	—
ARCHER BROWN two men in suits	—	—	two men in suits
THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS	—	—	—
MANUFACTURERS a man in suit	male	—	a man in suit
CLARICE BERNSTEIN a lesbian	—	—	a lesbian
DWIGHT GRACKLE a Native American	—	—	a Native American