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Topic: Book Of Days - Staging

Posted By: Wegzo II
Subject: Book Of Days - Staging
Date Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:54pm

Our theatre group is considering Lanford Wilson's "Book of Days". It reads superbly, but I have never seen it "on its feet". Anyone out there familiar with this firsthand? Need general pro/con feedback.

Also, at end of Act 1, the wife of the man who was murdered has a "character breakdown" and another actress has to "fill-in" to re-enact the moment. How does this come across to the audience - it seems abrupt and somewhat out of the blue. I know staging will handle some of this, but any comments/suggestions on this particular scene?

Thanks in advance for any assistance!