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| One Last Look | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Steve Carter |
| Date premiered | November 13, 1967 |
| Place premiered | Old Reliable Theatre Tavern New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Family members reflect on the death of a patriarch. |
| Genre | Surreal Comedy |
| Setting | 1960s; Funeral parlor in Harlem, New York |
One Last Look is a 1967 play by American playwright Steve Carter. During a funeral service, mourners reflect on their relationship with the deceased.
Opened: November 13, 1967 at the Old Reliable Theatre Tavern in New York City. [1]
Introduces the character of Eustace Baylor, who later appears in Carter's award-winning play, Eden . The nonspeaking role of the attendant was added by the director, Arthur French. Carter credits French for "putting meaning to the play" and putting him "on the map" as a playwright. [1]
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