Andre's Mother and Other Short Plays (Paperback)

Paperback. THE STORIES: Hidden Agendas is a satirical look at nonprofit arts institutions that depend on the various whims of their subscribers wishes, the beneficence of the National Endowment for the Arts, charitable patrons and the passing fashions of the times. (13 men and women.) Street Talk is a confrontational monologue pondering the changes in the American Theatre from the sixties when theatre itself sought to confront, challenge and educate, to today's theatre which seems only to give a bigger bang for the buck. (1 man, 1 woman.) The Wibbly, Wobbly Wiggly Dance that Cleopatterer Did follows a lonely young man and a male hustler during their one-night stand. Their meeting leads to a discussion, in detail, about the pros and cons of being with a man or a woman. Only one of them has any leanings towards true intimacy. Unfortunately, he isn't the one who is being paid, and after his rented partner leaves, he is left to mull over his bitterest feelings. (2 men.) Andre's Mother. At Andre's memorial, his lover tries one last time to get through to Andre's mother, an imposing figure in Andre's life. Not realizing her hidden emotions, he tells her everything he can before leaving her alone to deal with her own sense of grief and loneliness. (2 men, 2 women.) A powerful collection of one-act plays exploring grief, intimacy, and the fragile state of the arts. From a mother's silent sorrow to a hustler's fleeting connection, these stories confront the deepest human emotions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…