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The Reluctant Critic

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 2m

"Norman Beim is the best. His dialogue is terse, precise and conveys ideas beautifully." - Mario Fratti (Drama critic and playwright)

The Reluctant Critic

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m

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Summary
Drew, a middle aged theatre critic and widower is seeing Daisy, a young actress. He's attracted to Daisy but hesitant. Having had a little too much to drink at a luncheon he confided his qualms to Vera, a woman who turned out to be a private investigator. Drew is chagrined to learn that Vera has actually been trailing Daisy. Vera hands him a report. Complications ensue when Daisy is aware of someone following her, and Drew is visited by a handsome movie star friend of his who may or may not have seduced Daisy during the ensuing chaos. A witty comedy.

Published in Comedy Tonite!

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"Norman Beim is the best. His dialogue is terse, precise and conveys ideas beautifully." - Mario Fratti (Drama critic and playwright)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Norman Beim

Norman Beim, a life time member of the Dramatist Guild, is a prize-wining playwright, veteran actor and director. His plays have been produced nationally and internationally and won a number of awards including the Robert J. Pickering Award (Coldwater Theatre), the David Jame ...

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