Discover the magic of theater with *The Flick (TCG Edition)*, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Annie Baker that brings to life the poignant dynamics of working-class cinema employees. Set in a small, rundown movie theater in central Massachusetts, this critically acclaimed drama explores the heart and humor behind their everyday experiences. With keen insight and a unique narrative style, Baker delves into the subtleties of human connection, cinema, and the bittersweet acceptance of life's ups and downs.

This beautifully crafted edition, published by Theatre Communications Group in 2014, features cloth over boards and is in brand new condition. With its award-winning pedigree—including the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and an Obie Award—*The Flick* is essential reading for theater enthusiasts and aspiring playwrights alike. It captures the essence of modern storytelling, showcasing the profound necessity and uniqueness of theatrical arts. Lose yourself in a story that's both hilarious and heartbreaking, and discover why Annie Baker is hailed as one of the most gifted contemporary playwrights.

Perfect for fans of dramatic literature and theater studies, *The Flick* is not just a reading experience but an invitation to reflect on the craft of storytelling and the value of human experiences. Remember, shipping for this item is free! Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781559364874
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2014
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group


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Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama“Funny, heartbreaking, sly and unblinking…The Flick may be the best argument anyone has yet made for the continued necessity and profound uniqueness of theater.” —Jesse Green, New York“Hilarious and ineffably touching…Ms. Baker’s peerless aptitude for exploring how people grope their way toward a sense of equanimity, even as they learn to accept disappointment, is among the things that make her such a gifted writer…This lovingly observed play will sink deep into your consciousness.” —Charles Isherwood, New York Times“This hypnotic, heartbreaking micro-epic about movies and moving on is irreducibly theatrical.” —David Cote, TimeOut New YorkIn a rundown movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees sweep up popcorn in the empty aisles and tend to one of the last thirty-five-millimeter projectors in the state. With keen insight and a ceaseless attention to detail, The Flick pays tribute to the power of movies and paints a heartbreaking portrait of three characters and their working lives. A critical hit when it premiered Off-Broadway, this comedy, by one of the country’s most produced and highly regarded young playwrights, was awarded the coveted 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, an Obie Award for Playwriting and the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.ANNIE BAKER’S works include The Aliens (Obie Award), Body Awareness, Circle Mirror Transformation (Obie Award), Nocturama, and an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Her work has been produced at more than a hundr