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The Flick (TCG Edition)

Name: The Flick (TCG Edition)
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Book Synopsis: 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 hundred theaters in the U.S. and in more than a dozen countries. Recent honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Steinberg Playwright Award and a New York Drama Critics Circle Award. She is a resident playwright at Signature Theatre.

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Experience the power of theater with The Flick (TCG Edition), winner of the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This critically acclaimed play has been hailed as "funny, heartbreaking, sly and unblinking" by Jesse Green of the New York Times. With its keen insight and attention to detail, The Flick is an unforgettable tribute to the magic of movies and a captivating portrayal of three characters and their working lives. Don't miss out on this lovingly observed play that will sink deep into your consciousness.

Award-winning playwright Annie Baker has crafted a masterpiece with The Flick. Known for her peerless aptitude in exploring human emotions and the quest for equanimity, Baker's work has garnered immense praise and accolades. With notable works like The Aliens, Body Awareness, and Circle Mirror Transformation, she is recognized as one of the most highly regarded young playwrights in the country. Her adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya has captivated audiences worldwide.

Step into a rundown movie theater in central Massachusetts where three underpaid employees navigate their way through life. As they sweep up popcorn in the empty aisles and tend to one of the last thirty-five-millimeter projectors in the state, you'll be drawn into their world, feeling their hopes, disappointments, and relentless pursuit of a sense of equanimity. This hypnotic, heartbreaking micro-epic is irreducibly theatrical, leaving a lasting impression on all who witness it.

Don't miss your chance to experience The Flick and be part of the theatrical phenomenon that has left audiences mesmerized. Celebrate the power of movies and immerse yourself in the heartfelt storytelling that earned this play the 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, an Obie Award for Playwriting, and the esteemed 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Visit our website now and book your tickets to witness this extraordinary masterpiece.

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