Overview

Synopsis

Rose's Dilemma, a story set in the Hamptons, is about a writer named Rose Steiner who suffers from writer's block. She needs to write a blockbuster -- she wants it to be brilliant, but she also needs the money. In the play, Rose dreams that she were still in touch with a lover from her past. This man, Walsh McLaren, was a famous writer. As it turns out, this fantasy character suggests that she finish his last novel. Meanwhile, Rose's daughter falls in love with another writer.

Show Information

Book
Neil Simon
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2003
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Rose Steiner

Lead

Female

Spoken

Walsh McLaren

Lead

Male

Spoken

Arlene

Lead

Male

Spoken

Gavin Clancy

Lead

Male

Spoken

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