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Playing the Wife

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m

Ronald Hayman

Playing the Wife
by Ronald Hayman

In this brilliant study of August Strindberg's misogyny, the renowned author is rehearsing an autobiographical play in what seems to be the ruin of a theatre. The script focuses on the break up of his marriage to Siri Von Essen and the actress playing Siri is on the verge of becoming his next wife.

Playing the Wife

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Biography
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
In this brilliant study of August Strindberg's misogyny, the renowned author is rehearsing an autobiographical play in what seems to be the ruin of a theatre. The script focuses on the break up of his marriage to Siri Von Essen and the actress playing Siri is on the verge of becoming his next wife.

M2 (20s, 52) F2 (20s, 40s).
  • Time Period 19th Century, 17th Century
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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