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The Crumple Zone
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 5m
“The kind of domestic comedy that might have been written by Neil Simon if he were gay and forty years younger.” – The New York Times
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Cast Size
5m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Christmas/Holiday -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
History
The Crumple Zone opened Off-Broadway at the Rattlestick Theatre on June 28, 2000, produced by Marcus Kettles Productions.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting An absolute dive of an apartment, somewhere on Staten Island, New York.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features Physical Comedy, Stage Combat
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Alcohol
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“Guaranteed to keep the laughter in overdrive!” – New York Daily News
“The kind of domestic comedy that might have been written by Neil Simon if he were gay and forty years younger.” – The New York Times
“A little gem.” – Liz Smith
“Thoughtfully written and extremely funny. A worthwhile night in the theatre at its witty best.” – Westchester County Weekly
“Guaranteed to keep the laughter in overdrive!” – New York Daily News
“Sparkles! The first fresh comedy of its type to come along in years. It is not going too far to draw parallels between Neil Simon or Kaufman & Hart at the top of their powers... A rollicking farce with a heart of pure gold.” – LGNY Newspaper
“In its climactic confrontation scenes, the intensity hits Eugene O'Neill/Edward Albee levels. Thomas has written a forceful drama with insight and passion.” – NYtheatre.com
“A perfectly tuned living room romp.” – Staten Island Advance
“If it's belly laughs you yearn for, look no further. A whirlwind of unpredictable events worth twice the price of admission. Don't miss it.” – Broadwaybeat.com
“Until the very last scene, there is hardly a moment for the audience to catch its breath. For those of you who like to go to the theatre for a little nap, this show is not for you. A very entertaining evening.” – Talkinbroadway.com
“The best Off-Broadway play of the season.” – P.M. Magazine
“Big, colorful, and more fun than a cargo hold full of flying monkeys!” – HX Magazine
“It’s heart-warming and laughter-producing in equal measure.” – Britishtheatre.com
“Funny, sad, real, and a life-affirming glimpse of people like most of us.” – London Pub Theatres Magazine
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.