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Short Play, Dramatic Comedy / 1w, 2m
David Ives
Variations on the Death of Trotsky is a hilarious dark comedy that shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber’s axe he’s discovered in his head.
Part of the collection All in the Timing.
Variations on the Death of Trotsky premiered off-Broadway as part of All in the Timing at Primary Stages in New York City, in December 1993. Directed by Jason McConnell Buzas, it featured Daniel Hagen, Ted Neustadt and Nancy Opel.
LEON TROTSKY – The great revolutionary in full flourish; bushy hair and goatee; small glasses; dark heavy suit and black string tie. A mountain-climber’s axe is in his head. MRS. TROTSKY – Grandmotherly and sweet; ankle-length dress, high-button shoes, and shawl. RAMÓN – Young and handsome; sombrero, serape, huaraches, and guitar.
Trotsky’s study in Coyoacán, a suburb of Mexico City. 21 August 1940.
“Spins hilarity out of words.” – The New York Times
“Like sketches for some hilarious, celestially conceived revue. The writing is not only very funny, it has density of thought and precision of poetry... All in the Timing is by a master of fun. David Ives spins hilarity out of words.” – The New York Times
New York Society Library – An Evening with David Ives
Kennedy Center Theatre Conversations – David Ives