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An Incredible Collection!,
By Sean (Boca Raton, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Three Plays by Terrence Mcnally (Plume Drama) (Paperback)
This collection of three plays is such an amazing example of McNally's work. "The Libson Traviata" is an emotional play, dealt with such tenderness and wit. "Frankie and Johnnie" is a wonderful play full of compassion and humor, making light of a situation. "It's Only A Play" is a very funny, yet touching play that is a must-read for fans of McNally. Terrence McNally, you are amazing!
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An Astounding Peice of Theatre,
By Kelly (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Three Plays by Terrence Mcnally (Plume Drama) (Paperback)
This collection is worth getting simply for the second play 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune'. Yes, I'm sure you have all seen the film with Al Pacino, but the play version is much more detailed. The relationship between Frankie and Johnny, as seen from dusk till dawn, is one of the most intense, moving and powerful ever written.
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The Good, the Bad and the Claire de Lune,
By Greg (SEATTLE, WA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Three Plays by Terrence Mcnally (Plume Drama) (Paperback)
Terrence McNally's works are sort of fickle creatures. Compelling to read, intimidating and overwhelming to produce.
McNally's greatest strength in all three works are the unparalleled depth of character. There are no cliches, there are no stock characters, there are no moments of reliance on tired or established conventions. He has done what should be considered the pinnacle of any creative writing: created living breathing people with their own wants, desires, histories and futures. Where the plays fall short as pieces designed to be produced is in their lack of relatability. This is less palpalbe with Franie and Johnny, which is a love story at heart and as such will always be relatable on a basic level. But all three are so unapologitically east coast, undeniably new york and unmistakably 80's that it makes them incredibly hard to relate to if you don't have a familiarity or connection to those three things. I dare say that "It's only a Play", a comedy about the 1980's NY theatre seen using real people as characters, would be unproducable today outside of NYC and even then only as a "period piece" for an aging crowd. In short, any devotee of the theatre and any student of playwriting should read the Lisbon Traviata and Frankie and Johnny (It's Only a Play can wait until you've got extra time). They are marvels of character development and a benchmark that we all should strive for. Just take care when thinking about producing.
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