The American Clock
by Arthur Miller

Name: The American Clock
Brand: Arthur Miller
SKU: 9780822200277
Rating: 3.38 (129 reviews)

The American Clock Book Cover — The American Clock Cover

Highlights

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Large Cast

Female

Male

Reduced Casting (Doubling Possible) Bare Stage/Simple Set American

Awards & Recognition

Olivier Award

Synopsis

THE STORY: Subtitled a mural for the theatre, the play employs a series of vignettes and short scenes, with the actors portraying some fifty-two characters, to capture the sense and substance of America in the throes of the Great Depression.

The

Press Reviews

"After far too long an interlude, Arthur Miller is back in touch with his best subject, the failure of the American dream, and back on top of his talent."
— The New York Times

"…the same kind of intimate, inner-voice writing that made DEATH OF A SALESMAN a masterpiece."
— NY Post

"It's warm, funny, interesting…"
— Variety

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Clarence, Isaac	—	—	—
Moe Baum	—	—	—
Rose Baum	—	—	—
Lee Baum	—	—	—
Grandpa	—	—	—
Fanny Margolies, Charleston Dancer	—	—	—
Sidney Margolies, Charleston Dancer, Henry Taylor, Ryan	—	—	—
Lucille, Diana Morgan, Harriet Taylor	—	—	—
Doriss Gross, Charly, Edie	—	—	—
Joey, Broadway Tony, Farmer, Stanislaus	—	—	—
Frank, Servant, Louis Banks, Rudy, Toland	—	—	—
Dr. Rosman, Grandma Taylor	—	—	—
Jesse Livermore, Iowa Sherrif, Bush	—	—	—
William Durant, Judge Bradley, Dugan	—	—	—
Arthur Clayton, Brewster, Mr. Graham, Ralph	—	—	—
Mrs. Taylor, Miss Foler, Grace	—	—	—
Daughters	—	—	—
Servants	—	—	—
Arthur Robertson	—	—	—