#26
Posted: 12/14/16 at 2:23pm
^Or DOUBT or RUINED
Updated On: 12/14/16 at 02:23 PM
Generic One Word Play Titles — Page 2
#27
Posted: 12/14/16 at 2:24pm
PROOF is an excellent title because it is both literally and symbolically represented in the play. If anyone can make an argument how DISGRACED is a great title for the play attached to it, I'd love to hear it.
Updated On: 12/14/16 at 02:24 PM
#28
Posted: 12/14/16 at 2:40pm
You description of the fictional JUMPED made me realize- have we had a parkour themed show or staging on Broadway yet?
#29
Posted: 12/14/16 at 3:14pm
EXACTLY!!!
Who wants to see a show about a Liberal Arts college in Clinton, NY?
#30
Posted: 12/14/16 at 3:47pm
I actually like the idea of a revue of "good songs from bad shows." I would call it TANKED.
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#31
Posted: 12/15/16 at 8:57am
Sometimes one word title fits perfectly, an example is IMO the play "Doubt". The entire play revolved around whether a priest was guilty of sexual misconduct. The play did not tell you if the priest was guilty and it was up to audience to decide. That is why the one word title of this show worked.
Updated On: 12/15/16 at 08:57 AM
#32
Posted: 12/15/16 at 11:43am
The difference is that the style is no longer to make traditional well-made 3-act plays. That's not a bad thing, but certainly it inspires a shorter title when a play is considered more of a work of art and less as a commodity. See also: Renaissance painting tiles versus modern art ones.
There are some lovely one-word nowadays, like John or Detroit just like there were great one-word titles back in the day, like Picnic or Harvey.
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