Becky Shaw
Becky Shaw by Gina Gionfriddo is a cleverly constructed comedy published by Bloomsbury Academic on September 1, 2011. This 96-page play presents a humorous exploration of ambition, truthfulness, and the unexpected outcomes of a blind date. The narrative unfolds as Becky, overdressed for her date with the straightforward Max, sets off a chain of events involving five distinctively dysfunctional characters.
Readers will find a fast-paced dialogue that navigates the complexities of relationships and personal desires. As Becky becomes the focus of her boss Andrew’s affection, his wife Suzanna seeks solace in her step-brother Max, leading to a resurgence of their mutual attraction. This biting American comedy delves into the tangled love lives of its characters while offering a subtle yet acerbic commentary on social interactions and personal motives.
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I’m also going to give you some advice. Your husband is not the Red Cross. The last time he started consoling a cute, suicidal chick, he married her.
Becky Shaw is an amusing and cleverly constructed comedy about ambition, the cost of being truthful, and the perils of a blind date. The fast and funny dialogue navigates between five distinctively perverse and disingenuously dysfunctional characters.
The plot is as follows: from the moment that Becky arrives overdressed for her blind date with straight-talking Max, it’s clear the evening won’t go to plan. In the immediate fallout, Becky becomes an object of devotion for her boss Andrew, who appears to have a fetish for vulnerable women. In turn Andrew’s wife Suzanna turns to her step-brother Max for comfort, and their mutual desire begins to resurface.
Gina Gionfriddo’s masterful play is a biting American comedy with sharp, witty dialogue and a carefully crafted yet unforced story arc. Character-driven, Becky Shaw is a comic tale of tangled love lives and a subtle but acerbic comedy of manners.
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