The Floating Light Bulb
by Woody Allen

Name: The Floating Light Bulb
Brand: Woody Allen
SKU: 9780573627392
Rating: 3.19 (243 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Interior SetAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this play, with some appreciating its exploration of existential themes while others criticize its lack of engaging dialogue and a disappointing ending. Many note that it resembles a biopic of Woody Allen's life, and a few find humor in parts, but overall, opinions vary widely on its impact and effectiveness. The translation quality has also been a point of contention among readers.

Existential themes resonate wellSome clever humorous momentsInsight into Woody Allen's lifeDialogue lacks engagementDisappointing endingWeak character development

Synopsis

Written for a cast of 4 men and 2 women.

A bittersweet comedy premiered on Broadway at Lincoln Center starring Beatrice Arthur as long-suffered Enid matriarch of the Pollack clan.

Errant husband Max, 13-year-old Steve and Paul, amateur magician and narrator of the story.

Set in 1945 Brooklyn (Canarsie section),The Floating Light Bulb is an evocative drama of a family in crisis leavened by wit, charm and hope.

Press Reviews

"Makes it clear that [Woody Allen is] an accomplished playwright. The play is suffused with gentle laughter as well as touching insights about the damaging effects of parents on children, the effects of dreams and the incipient artist as insecure adolescent.... Should appeal to anyone interested in good theatre."
— WQXR