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Overview
Synopsis
Manipulation is the name of the game in Gina Gionfriddo’s character-driven Becky Shaw. Whether they’re conscious of it or not, every character manipulates to get what they want (usually what they want is the dependence of another person). When the sensitive Andrew sets up his strange co-worker Becky on a date with the caustic Max, things seem to start well. But the evening quickly goes horribly wrong and the ensuing emotional tidal wave forces passions and secrets to collide. Crafted with a level of ambiguity, Becky Shaw will invariably provoke lively audience responses and conversations about blame, manipulation, and who owes what to who.
Show Information
- Book
- Gina Gionfriddo
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Mature Audiences (M)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2008
- Genres
- Dark Comedy, Drama
- Settings
- Contemporary, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- New York City, Providence, and Boston. 2009.
- Cast Size
- small
- Orchestra Size
- None
- Dancing
- None
- Licensor
- Dramatists Play Service
- Ideal For
- College/University, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Ensemble Cast, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult Characters
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Key Terms
The act of coercion through threat, often central to dramatic conflict and manipulation in thrillers or tragedies.
A genre that combines elements of humor and morbidity, exploring serious themes through satire or irony.
A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.
A mindset where one feels compelled to 'rescue' others, portrayed in drama to reveal ego, guilt, or flawed altruism.
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright