A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
The Niceties
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w
What begins as a polite clash in perspectives explodes into an urgent debate about race, history and power.
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Cast Size
2w -
Duration
105 Minutes -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
- Setting An elite university in the Northeast. March 2016.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 105 Minutes
Media
“A barnburner of a play.” – The Washington Post
“Burgess generates a verbal whirlwind with a words-per-minute velocity that rivals Aaron Sorkin.” – The Boston Globe
“An articulate expression of #blacklivesmatter anger as well as a Millennial rebel yell.” – The Arts Fuse
“A barnburner of a play… One of the best plays I’ve seen about who gets to tell the story of America, and how.” – The Washington Post
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
From the Desk of Licensing: Collegiate Edition Vol. 2
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September 6, 2019
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by Becca Schlossberg
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Videos
Huntington Theatre: The Niceties
Portland Stage: The Niceties
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.