Action (play)
| Action | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
Action is a 1974 play by Sam Shepard. The play, which scholar Stephen J. Bottoms described as "stark" and "plotless", is considered by scholars to be among his most important works.[1] It has been compared to the work of Samuel Beckett.[2]
Production history
Action was first performed at the
The original cast was as follows:- Shooter – Steven Moore
- Jeep – Stephen Rea
- Liza – Jill Richards
- Lupe – Jennifer Stoller
The play was also performed at New York's
premiered with it as a double bill.In 1975, Sam Shepard directed a revival of the play at the
artist in residence.[4]
Plot summary
Action follows two men and two women stuck in a house on
tap dancing and pretending to be bears.[3]
References
- ^ ISBN 9780521587914. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ISBN 9781619029842. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Action". Royal Court - Living Archive. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "Sam Shepard". The Wittliff Collections. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
External links
- "Action" on Sam Shepard's website
- Poster for "Action" at the Royal Court Upstairs in the V&A Theatre & Performance collection
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