The Best American Short Plays 1990
by Howard Stein, Glenn Young, Aaron Sorkin

Name: The Best American Short Plays 1990
Brand: Howard Stein
SKU: 9781557830852
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)

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Highlights

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One ActExterior SetAmerican Comedy

Why we like it

"'The Best American Short Plays 1990', curated by Howard Stein and Glenn Young, celebrates the vibrant creativity of playwrights who shaped the decade's theatrical landscape."

From: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Plays

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the insightful selection of plays in this compilation. They find the mix of narratives engaging and reflective of American life in 1990. Many enjoy the variety and depth of the short plays included.

Diverse range of storiesThought-provoking themesEngaging narrativesLimited appeal to some audiences

Synopsis

A collection of 12 short plays from 1990.

Includes: “Salaam, Huey Newton, Salaam” – Ed Bullins; “Naomi in the Living Room” – Christopher Durang; “The Man Who Climbed the Pecan Trees” – Horton Foote; “Teeth” – Tina Howe; “Sure Thing” – David Ives; “Christmas Eve on Orchard Street” – Allan Knee; “Akhmatova” – Romulus Linney; “Unprogrammed” – Carol Mack; “The Cherry Orchard” – Richard Nelson; “Hidden in This Picture” – Aaron Sorkin; “Boy Meets Girl” – Wendy Wasserstein; “Abstinence” – Lanford Wilson.