Synopsis

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David Auburn from Langdon Mitchell

Published by Dramatists Play Service

7 Male 5 Female

Cynthia Karslake is a freewheeling divorcee in 1906 New York City society

She has decided to settle down again into a much more stable, reliable relationship with the prominent Judge Philip Phillimore

Little does she know, however, that neither of their bombastic and blowsy ex-spouses, nor her beloved racehorse Cynthia K is yet down for the count

In this sharp-tongued comedy, David Auburn enlivens and enriches a little-known play from a century ago, and shines a surprisingly contemporary light on social mores, status and attitudes about sex and divorce in high society

" ... those with a taste for period comedy should thoroughly enjoy themselves ... there's no doubt that Auburn's adaptation is a much sturdier piece of work than Mitchell's original ... the play's most salient feature is what it reveals about the mores of its day" ~ BackStage

"Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright David Auburn highlights all of the tropes of screwball comedy that audiences love" ~ NY Press

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