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God

Short Play, Comedy  /  8w, 20m

Set in an empty Greek amphitheater, this mad play within a play switches back and forth between ancient Athens and modern Broadway.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 20m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
Set in an empty Greek amphitheater, this mad play within a play switches back and forth between ancient Athens and modern Broadway. A Greek actor and a writer are discussing how to end a play. Actors, including Doris Levine from Great Neck, Blanche DuBois, and Groucho Marx, pop out of the audience. Peppered with metaphysical and philosophical questions, the play skids along farcically until the actor and writer conclude that it lacks a beginning as well as an end.
  • Time Period Present Day, Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £40 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Woody Allen

Woody Allen, though best known for his films, has also enjoyed a very successful career in theater. His first great success was Don't Drink the Water, which opened in 1968, and ran for 598 performances for almost two years on Broadway. Play It Again, Sam opened in 1969, playe ...

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