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Tone Clusters

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m

Joyce Carol Oates

Winner! The Actors Theatre of Louisville Heideman Award

Frank and Emily are a nice couple with a house in a nice neighborhood. Why are they under so much strain? Published with The Eclipse in In Darkest America.

Tone Clusters

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! The Actors Theatre of Louisville Heideman Award

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Summary
Frank and Emily are a nice couple with a house in a nice neighborhood. Why are they under so much strain? They are interviewed by an unseen interrogator and their story emerges: The body of a fourteen-year-old girl was found in their basement and their son is charged with the murder. Do they share in the guilt? Could we find ourselves in their situation?
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Also 1 male voice only available.

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates grew up in the countryside outside of Lockport, New York, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse in the elementary grades. As a small child, she told stories instinctively by way of drawing and painting before learning how to write. After receiving the gi ...

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