The Root

The Root

The Root

The Root

Overview

The Root, part thriller, part black comedy, is a gritty, urban story of one man’s redemption, albeit, at a steep price. At times horrifying, and at other times, hysterical, The Root is a captivating examination of greed, brutality, and the American dream.

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Drugs Drugs
  • Artboard 3 Gun Shots
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Smoking Smoking

Details

  • Genre: Not Applicable
  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: All Men, Ensemble cast, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Gary Richards

Gary Richards is a director, actor, producer and teacher as well as a writer. His plays include The Root (five Drama-Logue Awards, four Carbonell nominations), Children at Play, Scrambled Eggs, Slambook, Social Studies, Dividends (with Fyvush Finkel and Reizl Bozyk), Stag, Sh ...

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