The Dog Problem
by David Rabe
Full Length Play, Dark Comedy / 6m, 1f
"A fractured folly of city life from an Italian American perspective, a black comedy about the underworld and a compelling portrait of six people on a giddy ride into the unknown. It's hysterical. It's crazy. It's great." - Republican American
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Cast Size
6m, 1fDuration
120 minutes (2 hours)Accolades
From Off-BroadwayTarget Audience
- Adult
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Reviews
REVEIWS
"A fractured folly of city life from an Italian American perspective, a black comedy about the underworld and a compelling portrait of six people on a giddy ride into the unknown. It's hysterical. It's crazy. It's great." - Republican American
"Imagine Samuel Becket and the comedy team of Bob and Ray signing on to write The Sopranos." - The New York Times
"Darkly whimsical ... resonates with a kind of loopy truth." - Hartford Courant
"Vivid and exhilarating." - New Haven Advocate
"Hilarious, with laughter coming at every possible angle." - Fairfield Citizen News
Considerations
Performing Groups
- College Theatre / Student
- Professional Theatre
- Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups
Cautions
- Alcohol
- Animals
- Gun Shots
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
License details
- Minimum Fee: $100 per performance
Production
Details
- Time Period: Contemporary
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Additional Features: Animal spot
Casting
6m, 1fRAY
JOEY
UNCLE MALVOLIO
TOMMY STONES
THERESA
PRIEST
DOG
Casting Notes
Plus 1 dog
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The Dog Problem premiered at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT in February 2000 under the direction of Scott Ellis.
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