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Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 6m
Bernard Pomerance
Image: 2014 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)
No one with any history of back trouble should attempt the part of Merrick as contorted. Anyone playing the part of Merrick should be advised to consult a physician about the problems of sustaining any unnatural or twisted position.
“Pomerance's work... brims with intelligence and ideas about human nature and the arbitrariness of life.” – The New York Daily News
“A spectacular delivery system for bravura performances.” – Vulture
“Pomerance's tale showcases the triumph of a very human spirit, personified by the sensitive, almost saintly Merrick.” – Associated Press
“Elegant... [a] carefully arranged, instructive drama.” – The New York Times
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