THE STORIES: PLANTATION deals with a rich and racist plantation owner awaiting the birth of his first son - who proves to be black. The startling revelations that follow lead to blackmail, mayhem and sudden death, all wildly antic. (3 men, 2 women.) SHOES is a subtle and telling character study of three black boys and their flamboyant plans for spending the money they have earned during summer employment at a Texas country club. (5 men, or 2 men, 3 boys.) In CONTRIBUTION, a black grandmother sends her nervous grandson off to join a sit-in. At first it appears that she is a "good darkie," who stays aloof from such demonstrations - but the hilarious, and arresting, climax of the play reveals that she has her own method of helping in the struggle for her people's rights. (1 man, 2 women.)

A successful Off-Broadway presentation, these hilarious and perceptive plays bring insight and humor to bear on our nation's racial dilemma. "Ted Shine is a new black playwright with a great eye for a funny situation." - NY Times. "consistently fresh, striking and dramatically interesting." - NY Post. "provocative one-acters, with a perceptive grasp of character and keen sense of ironic humor" - Cue Magazine.

Publisher

Dramatists Play Service Inc.

Format

Play

Binding

Softcover

ISBN

9780822202387

Stock code

9780822202387

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