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Synopsis
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, New York City fire captain Nick has the monumental task of writing eulogies for eight of his men who were killed. Unable to adequately put his memories and sentiments into words, he enlists the help of Joan, a news editor and former journalist. Nick and Joan come from completely different worlds and, were it not for the attacks, never would have met. United through tragedy, Nick and Joan discover a shared humanity as they craft poignant remembrances of “the guys”. The play is somewhat autobiographical; playwright Anne Nelson based the character Joan on herself and her own experiences as a foreign journalist in Central America. One of the first plays written immediately after September 11, Nelson’s one-act is a sensitive examination of loss, connection, and the power of language.
Show Information
- Book
- Anne Nelson
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- First Produced
- 2001
- Genres
- Drama
- Settings
- Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
- Time & Place
- A living room in New York City., September 2001.
- Cast Size
- small
- Orchestra Size
- None
- Dancing
- None
- Licensor
- Dramatists Play Service
- Ideal For
- Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Includes Adult Characters
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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
A piece of writing based on the writer’s own life.
When an actor breaks the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience.
A speech given by a character.
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