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Synopsis

Performed on a nearly bare stage except a pair of antique chairs representing an antique shop and the antique dealer’s Manhattan apartment, the story concerns the relationship between a wealthy antique dealer and her newly arrived houseguest who also happens to be her nephew. The antique dealer is cynical, lonely and extremely talkative. Meanwhile, her nephew is blunt and taciturn. As the play progresses, the two characters clash though the antique dealer is secretly desperate to gain his affection.

Show Information

Book
Lanford Wilson
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Includes Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Antique Dealer

Lead

Female

Spoken

Nephew

Lead

Male

Spoken

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