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Synopsis

Beatnik Harry Berlin is so beat up, he's gone to a bridge to end it all. His former classmate, the wealthy and successful Milt intervenes. But soon, it turns out that Milt is also desperately unhappy; he is trying to find a way to convince his wife to grant him a divorce. Who turns up next but Milt's wife. A comedy about alienation, loss of identity, and the meaninglessness of it all.

Show Information

Book
Murray Schisgal
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Small Cast

Lead Characters

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Harry Berlin

Lead

Male

Spoken

Milt

Lead

Male

Spoken

Ellen

Lead

Female

Spoken

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