by Sarah Ruhl
Cast: 2, any gender
Synopsis: Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell were two of America's most brilliant poets. Throughout their lifetime, they wrote over 400 letters to each other; spanning decades, continents, political eras. Their connection was messy and profound, platonic yet romantic, intense and intangible. Sarah Ruhl has collected their correspondence to craft a bold two-hander about what it means to love someone.
Why it's great for socially distanced performance: The form of the play is well-suited for distanced performance, either on Zoom or even on stage in real life. There is also a lot of room for having fun with sounds and images – maybe even Zoom backgrounds!
Register now to continue reading
Register to the Drama & Theatre website today and gain access to all the latest news and developments from the world of drama education.
By registering you will receive:
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion on our website
Already have an account? Sign in here