Great one-man/one-woman plays to read?

[losttheatre12]

Posted: 10/18/14 at 6:13pm

Hi all. I'm looking to expand my play library and am interested in one-man or one-woman shows. Could you reccommend your favorites, what they're about, and why you reccommend it? Thanks!

[dreaming]

Posted: 10/18/14 at 6:16pm

Master Class isn't really a one woman play but pretty close-and a great read, IMO.

[After Eight]

Posted: 10/18/14 at 11:07pm

The Belle of Amherst deals with the life of Emily Dickinson.

It's a nice play, and Julie Harris did a wonderful job with it.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 10/18/14 at 11:10pm

It was not a hit, but I loved Lillian, about Lillian Hellman; I also enjoyed seeing Barrymore and suspect the play would be a fun read, as would Shirley Valentine.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/18/14 at 11:13pm

One Man. Say Goodnight Gracie
Clarence Darrow
Barrymore
One Woman Golda

[Thparkaly]

Posted: 10/18/14 at 11:39pm

Buyer and Cellar!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 10/19/14 at 12:09am

Shirley Valentine

Tru (about a night with Truman Capote)

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 10/19/14 at 12:09am

I Am My Own Wife

[jnb9872]

Posted: 10/19/14 at 9:28am

Thom Pain (based on nothing)

Shortlisted for the Pulitzer and a really compelling read.