Actor's Lament

Actor's Lament

Actor's Lament

Actor's Lament

Actor's Lament

Overview

John, an established actor, laments the critics' lack of appreciation for his first attempt at playwriting. David, his good friend and respected playwright, comforts him, and this leads to a debate, a familiar one, on what is perceived to be the 'iniquity' of the industry, especially the difference between stage actors and film actors...

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Details

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff was born in Stepney, London. After studying drama and mime in London and Paris, he entered a series of repertory companies and in 1968 formed the London Theatre Group. His plays and adaptations have been performed in many countries and in many languages. Among ...
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