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Written by Eugène Ionesco / Directed by Brett Olson / Scenic Design by Brandon PT Davis / Costume Design by Briann Johnson / Lighting Design by Brandon PT Davis / Sound Design by Michael Burke / Stephens College / 2022


Abstract


The play "The Bald Soprano" is a commentary on the futility of language and the breakdown of communication in modern society. It is a classic example of the Theatre of the Absurd, a style of theater that emphasizes the meaningless and irrational nature of human existence. The characters engage in a series of nonsensical conversations and word games, interrupted by nonsensical interruptions. The play ends on a note of absurdity, with the characters reciting a series of disconnected phrases.

The Bald Soprano

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