Donald Freed Livres

The year is 2010, the place an elite psychiatric clinic, the Patient #1 is - the ex-president, George W Bush! "Donald Freed is a writer of blazing imagination, courage and insight. His work is a unique and fearless marriage of politics and art. I take my hat off to him." -Harold Pinter "The play's unapologetically political author, Donald Freed, has made a career of hunting out horror as well as humanity in an age that seems bent on self-destruction." -The Los Angeles Times "We are in the presence of an outstanding dramatic artist, one of huge intelligence, political daring and theatrical imagination." -The Gate Theater, Dublin "Donald Freed is the most political and pertinent of all American playwrights." -Studs Terkel "PATIENT #1 is a powerful, disturbing and continually gripping drama which caused me to weep for America." -Ronald Harwood

The story covers more than fifty years of the life and love of two artists in New York City, living in adjoining apartments. Their life and times constitute a small and memorable model of America from the victory years after World War II, down to the dubious battles of the twenty-first century. "Sparks of wit fly fast and furious ... Love story and history lesson dovetail in Freed's sharp dialogue." -Philip Brandes, Los Angeles Times "Politically charged ... [A] deeply abiding love." -L A Weekly "Donald Freed is a writer of blazing imagination, courage and insight. His work is a unique and fearless marriage of politics and art. I take my hat off to him." -Harold Pinter "Donald Freed is the most political and pertinent of all American playwrights." -Studs Terkel "We are in the presence of an outstanding dramatic artist, one of huge intelligence, political daring and theatrical imagination." -The Gate Theatre, Dublin

Set against the backdrop of an anonymous luxury hotel, the story revolves around a chance meeting between a mysterious man and woman who rendezvous on a garden bench. As their encounter unfolds, the narrative delves into themes of morality and intrigue, revealing the complexities of their connection and the secrets they harbor. The tension builds as their motivations and the implications of their meeting come to light, creating a gripping moral dilemma that challenges their choices and desires.

The stage adaptation presents a layered exploration of Hamlet, revealing a hidden play that delves into themes of guilt and imprisonment. The character of Hamlet is portrayed as struggling against various forms of confinement—state, cosmic, and personal—as he seeks liberation. This interpretation showcases a unique and inventive narrative style reminiscent of Nabokov, combining intellectual depth with theatrical creativity.

Exploring themes of existential despair and societal expectations, the story follows Ivan Ilych, who has devoted his life to wealth and social status at the expense of meaningful relationships. A minor accident reveals his impending death, prompting a profound reflection on his life choices. As he confronts his mortality, Ivan grapples with the emptiness of his existence and the isolation that accompanies his realization, ultimately questioning the value of the life he led.

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989, this play explores the intense confrontation between General Manuel Noriega and Archbishop Jose Sebastian Laboa on Christmas Eve. As Noriega seeks sanctuary in the archbishop's residence, the narrative delves into themes of power, politics, and morality, highlighting the complexities of imperialism and covert operations. The dynamic between the two characters is charged, reflecting broader conflicts involving narco-trafficking and U.S. foreign policy, while Laboa embodies the role of the moral arbiter.

Little Friedrich Müller was a puny weakling who longed to be athletic and strong like the ancient Roman gladiators. He exercised and exercised. But he to no avail. As a young man, he found himself under the tutelage of a professional body builder. Friedrich worked and worked. He changed his name to Eugen Sandow and he got bigger and stronger. Everyone wanted to become “as strong as Sandow.” Inspired by his own experiences body-building, Don Tate tells the story of how Eugen Sandow changed the way people think about strength and exercise and made it a part of everyday life. Backmatter includes more information about Sandow, suggestions for exercise, an author’s note, and a bibliography.

Románová rekonstrukce jednoho z nejpozoruhodnějších dramat amerických dějin - atentátu na presidenta Kennedyho. Kniha není obvyklým dílem fikce, autoři se snažili proniknout do hloubky všech záhad, protikladů a podezřelých okolností spojených s vyšetřováním dallaského atentátu.