Night Prattle: Three Plays [Paperback]

Paul M. Kelly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 3, 2003

Paul M. Kelly's trilogy of one-act plays, Night Prattle, engages the reader through the witty and elegant repartee of his characters. Their voices etch an indelible portrait of a world where ambitions, obsessions, excesses, and commitments are realized, and where friendship remains a source of comfort and frustration. Tying the ensemble together are the choice reminiscences flowing from the fast-paced dialogue. Whether it be a one-night fling as a hustler in Delicious Thing, a look at parochial school educators in Brides of God, or the misadventures of a middle-aged man in Feasting With Panthers, Kelly cleverly reveals to his audience a unique glimpse into the alternative lifestyles of his characters. Night Prattle unveils a cavalcade of private moments from six individuals living and working in Manhattan. The motivations of the characters are fueled by their salient views on how to achieve their desires. Throughout the collection, a distinct depth, breadth and richness emerges from the gay themes, rising to universal heights of individuality and contemporary survival.

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About the Author

Paul M. Kelly holds a doctorate in education from Fordham University. An associate member of the Dramatists Guild of America, he has had numerous productions of his plays developed through the Village Playwrights. Dr. Kelly is a registrar and teaches English at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410760537
• ISBN-13: 978-1410760531
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)