Del Shores

3m, 5f

Interior

"Set in a small Texas town in anytime, U.S.A., Daddy's Dyin' concerns the reunion of a family gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, who has recently suffered a physically as well as mentally disabling stroke. In essence, however, it is not the story of the impending demise of the father or of the drafting of his will, but of a rebirth of the spirit of the family unit. Without becoming ponderous, losing a sense of humor or pandering to timeworn cliches about Texans or Texas drawls, the story shares many elements of a good summer novel: it's a fast, delicious, easy read with funny moments, tense moments, touching moments, and characters you care about."-The Hollywood Reporter

"A masterful comedy."-Variety

"A well written piece of mainstream theatre that's consistently funny and occasionally touching."-The Los Angeles Times

"A knockout."-L.A. Weekly

FEE: $75 per performance.

Other Del Shores titles available from Samuel French include:
Cheatin'
Daughters of the Lone Star State
Sordid Lives
Southern Baptist Sissies
The Trials And Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife