THE STORY: In a series of blackout sketches, “He” and “She” probe into the nature of their love for one another. Long married, but aware that time has wrought changes in their relationship, the two spar and thrust at each other in exchanges and reminiscences which are sometimes lighthearted, sometimes poignant, sometimes almost brutal. In the end a mosaic of experience is constructed, illuminating the nature of human love and pointing up the gathering indifference that can beset those who have been perhaps too long and too closely aligned in the sharing of years.
Masterfully constructed, and glinting with humor and insight, this brilliant short play explores the changing relationship between two people long married but no longer sure of each other’s love.
“…Sharply chiseled phrases and stabs of poignancy” —New York Daily News.
“…A very brilliant piece of miniature painting.” —Plays and Players (London).
“…Full of that particular Albee prescription of fun and menace.” —The New York Times.
Included in the collection
Counting the Ways and Listening.
