These six were born as characters and they have to have someone to bring their lives to fruition. Some are born human, or as an animal, flower, ocean or whatever. Of course the theater folks think these people are joking or crazy, but the father explains that, no he is not playing with them, nor crazy. The father begins to talk to the assembled actors and others, telling about the lives of the 6, and that they were “born” characters, but the author who brought them to life could (or would) no longer write their story, thus they are “in search of an author” to bring their lives to fruition. Translated from the Italian by Edward StorerĪs play begins seemingly on a practice stage, the cast is getting ready to rehearse another Pirandello play, “Mixing It Up.” Out of the dark back stage emerge 6 people, dressed in mourning clothes: Father, Mother, Step-Daughter (about 18), Son (about 22), Boy (about 14), Child (about 4) and Madame Pace. In: NAKED MASKS: FIVE PLAYS BY LUIGI PIRANDELLO Book review - By Luigi Pirandello SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR By Luigi Pirandello
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