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The Assembled Parties
Richard Greenberg
The Maderati
by Richard Greenberg
What readers are saying
Readers find The Maderati to be a hilarious exploration of self-absorbed characters. The humor resonates well despite its 80s language, bridging generational gaps with relatable absurdity. Many appreciate the comedic portrayal of flawed personalities that invokes laughter throughout the performance.
Hilarious character portrayalsRelatable humor across generationsLanguage feels dated to some
Synopsis
THE STORY: Focusing on the self-centered concerns of a rather inbred group of Manhattan yuppies, the action of the play deals with the ultimately hilarious misunderstandings which arise when one of their number, a frustrated, somewhat overweight
Press Reviews
"A highly original and bitingly witty absurdist comedy, which pokes wickedly perceptive fun at New York's young, affluent and often vapid literary and artistic set—the “mad literati.” “There is wit, visual comedy, and an air of promise.” —New York Magazine. “…full of good, funny, exciting things…” —Village Voice. “THE MADERATI is young and sharp and frisky…” —The New Yorker. “…full of wit and funny characters…"
— New York Daily News
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year1998
BindingPaperback
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822207139
ISBN-100822207133
The Maderati is a American comedy play written by Richard Greenberg and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
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