Taking Leave
by Nagle Jackson

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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

Year 2000
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Place [New York]
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822217640
ISBN-10 0822217643
LCCN 2001275880
LCC PS3560.A2414 T35 2000
DCC 812/.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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