A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods by Lee Blessing is a revised edition published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 28, 2012. This play, written in English and spanning 72 pages, is set during the Cold War and explores the dynamics between U.S. and Soviet arms negotiators as they engage in a tense yet humorous stand-off. The narrative unfolds as the two experts take a stroll in the woods above Geneva, providing a backdrop for their evolving relationship away from the pressures of the negotiating table.
Readers will find that the play delves into themes of diplomacy and human connection, examining whether this informal setting can lead to genuine breakthroughs or merely more posturing. The revised version features a woman in the role of the U.S. negotiator, adding a fresh perspective to the original performance. With its focus on drama and the complexities of international relations, A Walk in the Woods offers a thought-provoking look at the interplay of power and personal interaction during a pivotal historical moment.
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Set in the midst of the Cold War, Lee Blessing’s powerful and startling play dramatises a stand-off between U.S. and Soviet arms negotiators as they battle for supremacy. Full of tension and humour A Walk in the Woods shows how the relationship between the two experts evolves as they stroll in the woods above Geneva, away from the glare of the negotiating table. But will this escape lead to a true breakthrough or just more posturing?
In this revised version of the play, originally performed at Northern Stage, Vermont, and directed by Nicholas Kent, a woman plays the role of the U.S. negotiator.
Opened at The Tricycle Theatre 12th October- 12th November 2011.
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