Synopsis

A Nervous Smile

$13

John Belluso

Published by Dramatists Play Service

1 Male 3 Female

A wealthy New York couple, strained to the breaking point by caring for their severely disabled daughter, Emily, weigh their own happiness against that of their child - with shocking consequences

Emily's lyrical poetry, the bitter volleys of the couple's disintegrating marriage, and the appraisals of the outside world frame the narrative of this insightful play

Commissioned by the Actors Theatre of Louisville, this is a brutal portrait of love, lust and despair set against Belluso's fiery brand of social satire

"Provocative ... meaty topics of immediate political and social currency ... honest funny and compassionate" ~ NY Times

"Belluso's dialogue is most compelling ... because of his perspective, his empathy and obvious skill, Belluso's is a name to remember" ~ San Diego Union-Tribune

" ... a fresh, honest perspective and a surprising amount of humor to the emotionally difficult subject" ~ Louisville Courier-Journal

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