Butterflies Are Free
- Full Length Play, Comedy, 1960s, 1970s
- 2M, 2F
- ISBN: 9780573606441
"A lovely play. It is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarming."
New York Daily News
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Comedy
- Time Period: 1960s, 1970s
- Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Interior Set
- Performance Group:
- Large Stage, Dinner Theatre, Community Theatre, High School/Secondary, Professional Theatre, College Theatre / Student
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's children's book series, "Donny Dark" has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move.
Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbour, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Barker's controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results.
Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbour, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Barker's controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results.
PLEASE NOTE: This show has a mandatory music fee of A$20.00 per performance.
REVIEWS:
REVIEWS:
"A lovely play. It is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarming."
New York Daily News
"A charming play... humourous, winning and quietly moving."
New York Post
Premiere Production:
Butterflies Are Free was first presented on Broadway by Arthur Whitelaw, Max J. Brown, and Byron Goldman at the Booth Theatre in New York City on October 21, 1969. It was directed by Milton Katselas.
Characters
- Casting: 2M, 2F
- Casting Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
JILL TANNER
MRS. BAKER
RALPH AUSTIN
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