WINTER LIES
2 m, 2 f; 2 acts 1 hr, 45 min (without intermission)
SYNOPSIS
A prominent psychoanalyst has come under suspicion for the murder of a teenage prostitute. As the investigation proceeds, and the wife becomes more suspicious frightened and then excited by the possibility of proving his guilt, his initial feelings of betrayal turn into fascination with this new way of being seen by her.
AWARDS
Beverly-Hills Theatre Guild – Julie Harris Playwright Award Competition Finalist
Drama League of New York Finalist
PRODUCTION REVIEWS
THE INTAR THEATRE
‘... a taut psychological thriller … enough plot twists surprises and revelations to keep you guessing until the very end’ – Back Stage
'Clyman offers both a mystery and a study of human nature.' – New York Law Journal
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WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS
3 m, 4 f; 2 acts; 115 minutes
SYNOPSIS
A husband and wife who are accustomed to getting their way in life fight a hospital to have their damaged infant taken off life-support systems. When the wife changes her mind, the need to control collides with the uncontrollable.
AWARDS
Foundation of The Dramatists Guild/CBS Award
Theatre Communications Group Play Source Selection
PRODUCTION REVIEWS
PHILADELPHIA FESTIVAL THEATRE
‘The play is so finely constructed that it covers every angle of this tragic issue. To the playwright’s credit, he has managed to inject liberal doses of humor into a situation that is anything but funny.’ –KYW- TV
‘… intensely human and diveting drama … authoritative, insightful and compelling … rings true. Clyman’s dialogue is especially persuasive.’ – WFLN-FM
‘Clyman brings these issues into sharp focus and gives them an emotional immediacy that grips the audience and doesn’t let go.’ – Gary Day
‘… involving and thought-provoking … a superb evening of theatre … the characters come to life with a power that is heartbreaking’ –Chestnut Hill Local
THE COLONY STUDIO THEATRE
‘... intense and terrifying...’ – Critic’s Choice
‘... crackles with snappy dialogue ...' – LA Weekly (recommended)
‘... sensitive and provocative ...’ – LA Village View
'Clyman takes on the seriousness of his subject while mixing it with plenty of humor.’ – Daily Breeze
2 m, 2 f; 2 acts 1 hr, 45 min (without intermission)
SYNOPSIS
A prominent psychoanalyst has come under suspicion for the murder of a teenage prostitute. As the investigation proceeds, and the wife becomes more suspicious frightened and then excited by the possibility of proving his guilt, his initial feelings of betrayal turn into fascination with this new way of being seen by her.
AWARDS
Beverly-Hills Theatre Guild – Julie Harris Playwright Award Competition Finalist
Drama League of New York Finalist
PRODUCTION REVIEWS
THE INTAR THEATRE
‘... a taut psychological thriller … enough plot twists surprises and revelations to keep you guessing until the very end’ – Back Stage
'Clyman offers both a mystery and a study of human nature.' – New York Law Journal
----------------------------------------------------------
WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS
3 m, 4 f; 2 acts; 115 minutes
SYNOPSIS
A husband and wife who are accustomed to getting their way in life fight a hospital to have their damaged infant taken off life-support systems. When the wife changes her mind, the need to control collides with the uncontrollable.
AWARDS
Foundation of The Dramatists Guild/CBS Award
Theatre Communications Group Play Source Selection
PRODUCTION REVIEWS
PHILADELPHIA FESTIVAL THEATRE
‘The play is so finely constructed that it covers every angle of this tragic issue. To the playwright’s credit, he has managed to inject liberal doses of humor into a situation that is anything but funny.’ –KYW- TV
‘… intensely human and diveting drama … authoritative, insightful and compelling … rings true. Clyman’s dialogue is especially persuasive.’ – WFLN-FM
‘Clyman brings these issues into sharp focus and gives them an emotional immediacy that grips the audience and doesn’t let go.’ – Gary Day
‘… involving and thought-provoking … a superb evening of theatre … the characters come to life with a power that is heartbreaking’ –Chestnut Hill Local
THE COLONY STUDIO THEATRE
‘... intense and terrifying...’ – Critic’s Choice
‘... crackles with snappy dialogue ...' – LA Weekly (recommended)
‘... sensitive and provocative ...’ – LA Village View
'Clyman takes on the seriousness of his subject while mixing it with plenty of humor.’ – Daily Breeze
