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The Sound of Silence

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m

Jean Cocteau, Anthony Wood

The Sound of Silence
by Jean Cocteau
Translated by Anthony Wood

A modern, accessible translation of Cocteau's monologue Le Bel Indifferent which combines black humour and tragedy. The woman awaits the return of her lover, a notorious gigolo. As the hours tick by she becomes increasingly frustrated.

The Sound of Silence

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Stage & Screen)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
A modern, accessible translation of Cocteau's monologue Le Bel Indifferent which combines black humour and tragedy. The woman awaits the return of her lover, a notorious gigolo. As the hours tick by she becomes increasingly frustrated. When Emile finally arrives he calmly ignores her outburst, preparing to leave again as the woman rushes to the window.
Keywords
M1 F1 (middle age)
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting An hotel room
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Jean Cocteau

Anthony Wood

Anthony Wood
Anthony Wood is an accomplished playwright, screenwriter, film producer, actor, and 3D animator. His plays have been produced by Theatre X, Bunny Gumbo Productions, and In Tandem Theatre, all in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is also the writer/producer of Look For The Union Label, ...
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