"Daddy": A Melodrama by Jeremy O. Harris Paperback Book

Description: "Daddy": A Melodrama by Jeremy O. Harris A blistering melodrama from Jeremy O. Harris, whose play Slave Play received a record twelve nominations at the 74th Tony Awards. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Franklin, a young black artist on the eve of his first show, meets Andre, an older white art collector, and before long their feverish connection develops into an unbreakable bond.But when Franklins mother, Zora, decides that her son is in peril, she enters into a battle of wills with Andre over the soul of the man they both call baby.Basquiats and Birkins, gospel and pop, fantasy and reality: all collide around a Bel Air swimming pool in this deeply surreal exploration of intimacy and identity."Daddy" is Jeremy O. Harriss blistering melodrama, first performed in New York City in 2019, and at the Almeida Theatre, London, in 2022, directed by Danya Taymor.A provocatively brilliant, or perhaps brilliantly provocative new play. Harris is clearly having a moment— NewsdayVisually, physically, and narratively, there is nothing as involving and thought-provoking on the New York stage right now as "Daddy" - in all its pain and all its pleasure— Daily BeastA masterpiece that doesnt so much pull the rug from under you as yank it, then stick around to laugh at you lying on the floor, dazed and bewildered... theres no danger of you forgetting "Daddy"— IndependentA gleeful killing spree of sacred cows and sensitivities... a thrilling, jolting experience, boldly conceived and staged— Evening StandardBold, brawny, and flamboyantly theatrical... thrilling— GuardianDripping with impish provocation: hilarious, unruly and sometimes joltingly sad... very obviously the work of a distinctive, freewheeling imagination, fizzing with talent and invention. Its electric— iNewsThrillingly inventive... fizzingly original... gloriously playful and strange— Time Out Author Biography Jeremy O. Harris is a playwright, screenwriter, essayist, and actor. His plays include Slave Play; Daddy A Melodrama; Xander Xyst, Dragon: 1; and WATER SPORTS; or insignificant white boys. He co-wrote A24s film Zola with director Janicza Bravo. Review A provocatively brilliant, or perhaps brilliantly provocative new play. Harris is clearly having a moment * Newsday *Visually, physically, and narratively, there is nothing as involving and thought-provoking on the New York stage right now as "Daddy" - in all its pain and all its pleasure * Daily Beast *A masterpiece that doesnt so much pull the rug from under you as yank it, then stick around to laugh at you lying on the floor, dazed and bewildered... theres no danger of you forgetting "Daddy" * Independent *A gleeful killing spree of sacred cows and sensitivities... a thrilling, jolting experience, boldly conceived and staged * Evening Standard *Bold, brawny, and flamboyantly theatrical... thrilling * Guardian *Dripping with impish provocation: hilarious, unruly and sometimes joltingly sad... very obviously the work of a distinctive, freewheeling imagination, fizzing with talent and invention. Its electric * iNews *Thrillingly inventive... fizzingly original... gloriously playful and strange * Time Out * Details ISBN1839040874 Author Jeremy O. Harris Pages 128 Publisher Nick Hern Books Year 2022 ISBN-10 1839040874 ISBN-13 9781839040870 Format Paperback Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series NHB Modern Plays AU Release Date 2022-04-28 NZ Release Date 2022-04-28 Publication Date 2022-04-28 UK Release Date 2022-04-28 Birth 1890 Death 1976 Affiliation Univ/Ill/Urbana-Champ Urbana Illinois USA Position Daniel E Qualifications PhD DEWEY 812.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135159086;

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