Last Leaf, The
William Glennon
Taking Leave
by Nagle Jackson
What readers are saying
Readers express a mix of emotions regarding the play's portrayal of Alzheimer's disease. Some find it highly depressing due to its serious subject matter, while others question the accuracy of the character's diagnosis as presented in the promotional materials.
Emotional depthStrong family dynamicsDepressing themesInaccurate characterization
Synopsis
THE STORY: In the middle of the night, Eliot Pryne, professor of English Literature--specialty Shakespeare--is packing what he thinks is a suitcase and leaving what he thinks is a hotel.
In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, he is taking leave
Press Reviews
"The play is engrossing, vivid…assured and strong in theatrical values.” —Variety. “…a celebration of life.” —Anchorage Daily News. “…a rich new dramatic comedy…provokes a great deal of compassionate laughter…” —Backstage West. “Heartwarming is the operative word…"
— Denver Post
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year2000
BindingPaperback
Pages72
Place[New York]
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822217640
ISBN-100822217643
LCCN2001275880
LCCPS3560.A2414 T35 2000
DCC812/.54
Taking Leave is a American comedy play written by Nagle Jackson and published by Dramatists Play Service in [New York] (2000).
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Dramatists Play Service · 2000 · 72 pp
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