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Synopsis

The Duck Variations presents two old friends, Emil and George, in 14 variations, talking about ducks - at least, ducks as they relate to our passages through life. As the two sit on a park bench watching ducks in the lake, they discuss leadership roles, conflict among different groups, sex, friendship and love, and, finally, death. The audience senses that Emil and George are not able to discuss these things openly, so they use the metaphor of the ducks to express their fears about aging and death.

Show Information

Book
David Mamet
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
All-Male Cast, Includes Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Emil Varec

Lead

Male

Spoken

George S. Aronovitz

Lead

Male

Spoken

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