THE STORY: In words of the Village Voice, this: “…is a bedtime story about two roommates: Rachel and Agnes. Rachel is glamorous, fast-living, sometimes lost in her own self-dramatizations. Agnes is plain, matter-of-fact, her shyness masked by a quirky personality. Rachel has turned her latest boyfriend in to the police when he stole from her, and now she is remorseful, deciding she is in love with him. Agnes tries to cheer her up with wisecracks and prods her to rekindle her self-awareness. When finally Rachael goes to sleep, Agnes is left alone, thinking about tomorrow’s lunch date with the boss’ son. Suddenly Agnes becomes the true romantic — her unprepossessing but real emotions outweighing Rachel’s trumped-up, self-indulgent flourishes.
An engrossing, funny play which offers a revealing glimpse into the hopes, dreams and problems of two young girl roommates.
“…Charmingly well written, with a warm, delicate, and exact perception of human feelings and predicaments.” —Village Voice.
“Lanford Wilson is a brilliant playwright.” —Newsweek.
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Ludlow Fair and Home Free!.
