Coastal Disturbances: Four Plays

by Tina Howe

Book Overview

Tina Howe once said that her aim is "to present a lovely exterior, then seduce the audience into the dark and mysterious places inside." Her four major plays to date are noted for their unusual and elegant settings: an art museum, a French restaurant, a Beacon Hill townhouse, a New England beach. These worlds overflow with hilarious, outlandish, vivid life -- wittily imagined, eloquently rendered, fearlessly explored. Their inhabitants are absurd,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930452860
• ISBN13: 9780930452865
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Coastal Disturbances: 4 Plays by Tina Howe

Tina Howe's plays draw from a variety of emotions that could delight any reader or performer. Her unique style is refreshing and her contemporary in-your-face bluntness adds excitement to her dialogue. This is a great selection for those who enjoy contemporary theatre- especially women. As a woman, I found her characters to be very truthful and a realisitc portrayal of the many trials some females naturally face. As an actor, I suggest this book to all actors searching for a strong monologue. Howe's characters have a lot to say, and her wonderful writing style gives you a powerful way to say it.