Synopsis
Arthur and Esther
Published by Samuel French Ltd
1 Male 1 Female
Despairing of more public spending cuts, Arthur wrestles with the methods set out in "28 Ways to Terminate Your Existence and Questions You May Have" - the one book he has salvaged from the closure of his beloved library
And in another world - in the wake of her own death - his wife Esther reconciles the ghosts of the past with a hope for the future
This play of two worlds is a romantic, dark comedy and was first performed at The Studio at Cherry Lane Theatre, New York
REVIEWS
"Howard's script sprints along with observation and humor" ~ Las Vegas Review Journal
" . full of both outrageous dark comedy and deep sincerity . an ultimately compelling night of theatre" ~ nytheatre.com