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Eisenstein, Linda (American playwright, 1950-____), “Gentrification,"

a 10-minute comedy,

1m2f (ages 20s-30s);

  •  © 1994 by Linda Eisenstein, in Linda Eisenstein's anthology Balancing Acts (Cleveland, Ohio: Herone Press, 1997);  •  scripts/rights available from Linda Eisenstein via e-mail herone@en.com or http://www.lindaeisenstein.com or via regular mail, Herone Press, P. O. Box 749, Cleveland, Ohio 44107-0749, U.S.A., voice/fax 216-631-5812; Eisenstein says,

  §  Dramatis Personae _____ (f), an urban lesbian; _____ (f), her lover; _____ (m), her suburban brother.

  §  Synopsis “An urban lesbian and her lover host her suburban brother for the weekend.

  §  Comment “A few opinions about the 'student homophobia' situation. As a woman writer who wants all kinds of women to see themselves portrayed (and thus affirmed) on stage, I fairly regularly include lesbian characters-as human beings rather than as problems, with their sexual orientation as a character given (rather like being from Texas) instead of being the central issue. Keep in mind that you're certain to have gay and lesbian students (in the closet or no) who are aching to express themselves, and who may be silent/squashed through fear only at this moment. It bears repeating to students and faculty: heterosexism hurts everyone just like sexism and racism. If you continue to gently press for inclusion of all voices, despite the cultural and peer pressures, it's an act of politics with heart that can change people's lives for the better. . . . NOTE: Production of 'Gentrification' requires permission from the playwright and a royalty."

  §  Themes brother-sister relationship, family, homosexualty, host-guest relationship, lesbianism, lover, sibling, weekend visit.

See also Linda Eisenstein’s

• " At the Root ," a drama in English, 1f
• " Balancing Act ," a 10-minute comic monolog in English about being a Libra, 1m or 1f
• " The Cassandra Complex ," a seriocomic drama in English, 1f
• " A Cock. A Dream. A True Story ," a 15-minute black comic monolog in English about a woman's nightmare of male/female power relations, 1f
• " The Club ," a drama in English, 1f
• " Devils ," a 10-minute comic monolog in English about how to avoid the demons flying out of your TV, 1f
• " Golden Gate ," a 10-minute comedy-drama in English, 1m1f
• " In Illo Tempore ," a comedy in English, 1f
• " Marla's Devotion ," a 50-minute comedy in English set in a hectic city, 1990s, 2f
• " The Names of the Beast ," a 45-minute comedy-drama in English (with a cappella songs), 4f
• " Running from the Red Girl ," a comedy-drama in English, 1f
• " Style ," a 10-minute black comic monolog in English about fashion tips from a serial kidnapper, 1m or 1f
• " Ungrateful ," a 10-minute dramatic monolog in English about a woman's revelation about her gratitude, 1f

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