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And Tell Sad Stories of the Deaths of Queens
Short Play, Drama / 4m
Part of the collection Mister Paradise and Other One Act Plays
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Cast Size
4m -
Duration
40 minutes -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Drag queen Candy Delaney, a successful New Orleans interior decorator, is approaching her 35th birthday. On the rebound from a 17-year relationship, Candy has picked up a rough sailor, Karl, on whom she lavishes money. On the day of the dreaded birthday, Karl walks out, leaving Candy with only her upstairs neighbors, Alvin and Jerry, for comfort.
Part of the collection Mister Paradise and Other One Act Plays
History
And Tell Sad Stories of the Deaths of Queens... premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in April 2004. Produced by the Shakespeare Theatre Company, the production was directed by Michael Kahn.
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting
A living-room in New Orleans.
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 40 minutes
- Cautions
- Strong Language
Media
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £40 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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