Time Stands Still A Play
Time Stands Still A Play by Donald Margulies, published by Theatre Communications Group in 2010, is an exploration of the complexities within a relationship shaped by the realities of war. This edition spans 86 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent grappling with the aftermath of conflict, as they navigate their personal and professional lives in a Brooklyn loft following a traumatic event.
Readers will find a nuanced examination of ethical dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly as they confront the impact of violence in society and the nature of their work. The play delves into themes of love and relationships, highlighting the tension between the desire to document suffering and the moral implications of such actions. Margulies’ dialogue is noted for its fluidity and wit, providing insight into the characters’ struggles and aspirations as they seek to reconcile their past experiences with their current realities.
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“The play’s two hours fly by as if you’ve barely taken a breath. . . . Ethical dilemmas arise like exploding mines.”-Variety
“Mr. Margulies is a skilled practitioner of fluid dialogue that is naturally funny and sensibly smart.” –The New York Times
In his “absorbing intelligent” (Los Angeles Times) and timely new play, Donald Margulies uncovers the layers of a relationship between a photojournalist and foreign correspondent–once addicted to the adrenaline of documenting the atrocities of war, and now grounded in the couple’s Brooklyn loft. Photographer Sarah was seriously injured while covering the war in Iraq; her reporter partner James had left weeks earlier, when the stress and horrors became too much for him. Now James writes online movie reviews while Sarah recovers, mourning for her Iraqi driver (and former lover) killed in the explosion, and itching to get back behind the camera. With this play–coming to Broadway this winter–Margulies revisits themes of being an artist, as characters ask: What does it mean to capture suffering on film, rather than stopping to intervene?
Donald Margulies received the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Dinner with Friends, which has been produced throughout the world. Other plays include Sight Unseen (OBIE Award), Brooklyn Boy, and Collected Stories, among many others.
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