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Discover the brilliance of theater with 'Mr. Burns and Other Plays', a profound collection featuring the extraordinary works of Anne Washburn. This critically acclaimed trade paperback, published by Theatre Communications Group in 2017, explores the theme of cultural evolution through engaging and thought-provoking narratives. With the spotlight on 'Mr. Burns', this play presents a humorous yet chilling view of how The Simpsons' iconic moments can morph into the folklore of future generations. As noted by The New York Times, the play is a dazzling intellectual experience that leaves audiences breathless.
Complementing 'Mr. Burns' are Washburn's other captivating plays, including 'The Small', 'I Have Loved Strangers', and '10 Out of 12'. Each piece weaves a tapestry of destruction, grappling with ideas that resonate from personal loss to the collapse of civilization itself. The collection stands as a testament to Washburn's talent and his ability to provoke deep reflection on the human condition.
Ideal for theater lovers, students, and anyone curious about contemporary drama, 'Mr. Burns and Other Plays' will inspire and entertain. Each play pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling and explores the resilience of art in a rapidly changing world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781559364812. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2017.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781559364812
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Description:
"One of the most spectacularly original plays in recent memory."—Entertainment Weekly
"Fascinating and hilarious . . . With each of its three acts, Mr. Burns grows grander."—Village Voice
"When was the last time you met a new play that was so smart it made your head spin? . . . Mr. Burns has arrived to leave you dizzy with the scope and dazzle of its ideas . . . with depths of feeling to match its breadth of imagination."—The New York Times
An ode to live theater and the resilience of The Simpsons, Anne Washburn's apocalyptic comedy Mr. Burns—"even better than its hype" (New York Post)—is an imaginative exploration of how the culture of one generation can evolve into the mythology of the next. Following an enthusiastic critical reception from New York critics for its world premiere, Mr. Burns will receive its London premiere in spring 2014. Also included in the collection are The Small, I Have Loved Strangers, and 10 Out of 12, all of which, together, develop a theme of destruction, from the personal to the city to civilization and, finally, to the destruction of form.
Anne Washburn's plays include The Internationalist, A Devil at Noon, Apparition, The Communist Dracula Pageant, I Have Loved Strangers, The Ladies, The Small, and a transadaptation of Euripides's Orestes. Her awards include a Guggenheim, NYFA Fellowship, Time Warner Fellowship, and a Susan Smith Blackburn finalist. She is a member of 13P, The Civilians, and is a New Georges affiliated artist.
Complementing 'Mr. Burns' are Washburn's other captivating plays, including 'The Small', 'I Have Loved Strangers', and '10 Out of 12'. Each piece weaves a tapestry of destruction, grappling with ideas that resonate from personal loss to the collapse of civilization itself. The collection stands as a testament to Washburn's talent and his ability to provoke deep reflection on the human condition.
Ideal for theater lovers, students, and anyone curious about contemporary drama, 'Mr. Burns and Other Plays' will inspire and entertain. Each play pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling and explores the resilience of art in a rapidly changing world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781559364812. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2017.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781559364812
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Description:
"One of the most spectacularly original plays in recent memory."—Entertainment Weekly
"Fascinating and hilarious . . . With each of its three acts, Mr. Burns grows grander."—Village Voice
"When was the last time you met a new play that was so smart it made your head spin? . . . Mr. Burns has arrived to leave you dizzy with the scope and dazzle of its ideas . . . with depths of feeling to match its breadth of imagination."—The New York Times
An ode to live theater and the resilience of The Simpsons, Anne Washburn's apocalyptic comedy Mr. Burns—"even better than its hype" (New York Post)—is an imaginative exploration of how the culture of one generation can evolve into the mythology of the next. Following an enthusiastic critical reception from New York critics for its world premiere, Mr. Burns will receive its London premiere in spring 2014. Also included in the collection are The Small, I Have Loved Strangers, and 10 Out of 12, all of which, together, develop a theme of destruction, from the personal to the city to civilization and, finally, to the destruction of form.
Anne Washburn's plays include The Internationalist, A Devil at Noon, Apparition, The Communist Dracula Pageant, I Have Loved Strangers, The Ladies, The Small, and a transadaptation of Euripides's Orestes. Her awards include a Guggenheim, NYFA Fellowship, Time Warner Fellowship, and a Susan Smith Blackburn finalist. She is a member of 13P, The Civilians, and is a New Georges affiliated artist.