Synopsis
Stand Up Tragedy
Published by Samuel French Inc
9 Male 0 Female
Lee's home life is startlingly presented as the actor playing him also portrays his slatternly mother and his violent brother. Lee is murdered by his brother, a jealous maniac who can't stand to see him transcend the forces dragging him down
Terrific rap numbers are interspersed with the collage like scenes, providing a students' eye view of the world
"A stunner" ~ N.Y. Post
"Wonderful dialogue" ~ N.Y. Daily News
"A timely combination of style and substance.... A gritty verismo entertainment about battered ideals" ~ N.Y. Newsday
"The material in the play is not new, but Mr. Cain presents it with uncommon honesty and ample humor" ~ Wall Street Journal