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The Argument

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w, 2m

Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros

Timely and resonant, The Argumentchronicles the arc of a relationship between a man and a woman with bracing humor, passion, and fury. What happens when two people who say they love each other fight over something so precious that they reach a point of no return?

The Argument

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

The Argument is a riveting new play from the co-author of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize-finalist Omnium Gatherum, which premiered at New York City's Vineyard Theatre, before a highly-acclaimed revival at Theatre J in Washington DC in 2013. Timely and resonant, The Argument chronicles the arc of a relationship between a man and a woman with bracing humor, passion, and fury. What happens when two people who say they love each other fight over something so precious that they reach a point of no return? This serious subject matter, treated with funny and gripping dialogue, is the ideal show for a small ensemble to explore socially significant and urgent issues. 


History

The Argument was originally produced by The Vineyard Theatre in New York City, in May of 2005. 

Cast Attributes
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Performing Groups
SOPHIE - Early forties; a substantial woman and artist.
PHILLIP - Late forties; a substantial and appealing man and businessman. 
HERB - Forties or fifties; a benign and well-intentioned couples therapist. 
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting The time is now. The place in New York City. 
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Intense Adult Themes

Media

REVIEWS

“Despite its easygoing pace and often funny dialogue, Conflict is at the heart of Theater J’s The Argument as the play takes on the weighty subject of abortion.” - The Washington Post 

"5 Stars! This extremely relevant play grips from the beginning to the end.” - DC Metro Theatre Arts

"[...] The Argument is stirring and masterfully written.” - BroadwayWorld

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Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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Authors

Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros

Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros
Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros's playOmnium Gatherum, co-written with Theresa Rebeck was a 2004 Pulitzer Prize Finalist (Humana Festival, Off-Broadway). Alexandra is the author of the new play Mean Time, which has been developed by Juilliard, NYU and the Vineyard Theatre. For h ...
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