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Old Saybrook

Short Play, Comedy  /  4w, 3m

Companion play to Riverside Drive , Woody Allen's other half of Writer's Block .

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 3m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
An orthodonist is hosting her sister and golf-mad brother-in-law, a plastic surgeon, at her grand suburban house. When a couple who once owned the building stops by, they spark an old-fashioned sex farce that is full of verve and cunning. Companion play to Riverside Drive, Woody Allen's other half of Writer's Block.
History
Old Saybrook along with companion piece Riverside Drive premiered as Writer's Block at The Atlantic Theater Company in New York City in March of 2003 under the direction of Woody Allen.
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  • Setting A country home in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

Media

REVIEWS

"...engaging...written and directed with polished professionalism..." - The New York Times

"Full of funny material." - The New York Daily News 

"Non-stop one-liners." - Curtainup.com

Licensing & Materials

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

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Woody Allen

Woody Allen, though best known for his films, has also enjoyed a very successful career in theater. His first great success was Don't Drink the Water, which opened in 1968, and ran for 598 performances for almost two years on Broadway. Play It Again, Sam opened in 1969, playe ...

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