Open Admissions
Open Admissions by Shirley Lauro is an Acting Edition published by Samuel French, Inc. in 1984, featuring 88 pages in English. This play presents a confrontational dialogue between a college speech teacher and her brilliant yet illiterate Black student, set within the confines of her office. The narrative explores the complexities of their interactions as they navigate the challenges posed by an inadequate educational system.
Readers will find an intense examination of the dynamics between the two characters, Calvin and Alice, as they confront issues of literacy, education, and systemic barriers. The play delves into the struggles of both individuals, highlighting Calvin’s determination to be taught rather than merely passed through the system, while Alice grapples with the limitations imposed by her environment. Through this dramatic encounter, the work addresses themes relevant to American drama and the educational landscape.
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A intensely charged, confrontational two character play set in an urban college speech teacher’s office, as she faces a brilliant but illiterate Black student. Calvin demands to be taught and not merely shuffled through the system. Alice struggles to help him but is trapped by the double standards of an inadequate educational system.
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