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"Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the...
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"Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the same year, making it the first play to receive this prestigious award.The play revolves around the theme of marriage and explores the societal pressures and expectations surrounding the institution of marriage in the early 20th century. It satirically examines the reasons people choose to get married and questions whether marriage is a necessity or simply a convention.The story follows a group of characters attending a house party, and their discussions and interactions reveal various viewpoints on marriage, gender roles, and societal norms. The play's comedic and thought-provoking elements make it a significant work of American theater from its time, addressing the complex and evolving dynamics of relationships and matrimony.
In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
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In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
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15 DEC 2023 · "Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the same year, making it the first play to receive this prestigious award.The play revolves around the theme of marriage and explores the societal pressures and expectations surrounding the institution of marriage in the early 20th century. It satirically examines the reasons people choose to get married and questions whether marriage is a necessity or simply a convention.The story follows a group of characters attending a house party, and their discussions and interactions reveal various viewpoints on marriage, gender roles, and societal norms. The play's comedic and thought-provoking elements make it a significant work of American theater from its time, addressing the complex and evolving dynamics of relationships and matrimony.
In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
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15 DEC 2023 · "Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the same year, making it the first play to receive this prestigious award.The play revolves around the theme of marriage and explores the societal pressures and expectations surrounding the institution of marriage in the early 20th century. It satirically examines the reasons people choose to get married and questions whether marriage is a necessity or simply a convention.The story follows a group of characters attending a house party, and their discussions and interactions reveal various viewpoints on marriage, gender roles, and societal norms. The play's comedic and thought-provoking elements make it a significant work of American theater from its time, addressing the complex and evolving dynamics of relationships and matrimony.
In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
Transcribed
15 DEC 2023 · "Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the same year, making it the first play to receive this prestigious award.The play revolves around the theme of marriage and explores the societal pressures and expectations surrounding the institution of marriage in the early 20th century. It satirically examines the reasons people choose to get married and questions whether marriage is a necessity or simply a convention.The story follows a group of characters attending a house party, and their discussions and interactions reveal various viewpoints on marriage, gender roles, and societal norms. The play's comedic and thought-provoking elements make it a significant work of American theater from its time, addressing the complex and evolving dynamics of relationships and matrimony.
In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
Transcribed
15 DEC 2023 · "Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the same year, making it the first play to receive this prestigious award.The play revolves around the theme of marriage and explores the societal pressures and expectations surrounding the institution of marriage in the early 20th century. It satirically examines the reasons people choose to get married and questions whether marriage is a necessity or simply a convention.The story follows a group of characters attending a house party, and their discussions and interactions reveal various viewpoints on marriage, gender roles, and societal norms. The play's comedic and thought-provoking elements make it a significant work of American theater from its time, addressing the complex and evolving dynamics of relationships and matrimony.
In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
"Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the...
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"Why Marry?" is a play written by Jesse Lynch Williams, an American playwright and author. It was first performed in 1917 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the same year, making it the first play to receive this prestigious award.The play revolves around the theme of marriage and explores the societal pressures and expectations surrounding the institution of marriage in the early 20th century. It satirically examines the reasons people choose to get married and questions whether marriage is a necessity or simply a convention.The story follows a group of characters attending a house party, and their discussions and interactions reveal various viewpoints on marriage, gender roles, and societal norms. The play's comedic and thought-provoking elements make it a significant work of American theater from its time, addressing the complex and evolving dynamics of relationships and matrimony.
In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
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In this podcast we bring to you a dramatic reading of the play.
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