Stephen Adly Guirgis
Stephen Adly Guirgis is an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. He is a member of the LAByrinth Theater Company of New York City. His plays often depict life and the struggles of the marginalized communities in New York City. Some of his notable works include 'Our Lady of 121st Street,' 'Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train,' and 'The Motherf***er with the Hat,' which was nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Play. In 2015, his play 'Between Riverside and Crazy' won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Books
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1. The Motherf**Ker With The Hat
The play is a dark comedy that delves into the complexities of love, addiction, and betrayal. It follows the story of Jackie, a parolee who is trying to stay clean and make a fresh start with the support of his sponsor. However, his life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers a mysterious hat in the apartment he shares with his longtime girlfriend, leading him to suspect infidelity. As Jackie confronts his demons and the relationships around him begin to unravel, the narrative takes a hard look at the challenges of maintaining trust and fidelity in a world filled with temptations and moral ambiguity.
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2. Between Riverside & Crazy
The play delves into the life of a cantankerous retired New York City police officer who resides in a sprawling, rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive. As he grapples with his own declining health and the haunting memories of a murky incident that resulted in the death of his wife and his own career downfall, he stubbornly clings to the past. The former officer's world is further complicated by an eclectic mix of inhabitants and interlopers, including his recently paroled son, a motley crew of ne'er-do-wells, and various city officials attempting to evict him. The narrative weaves through themes of family, loyalty, and the quest for justice, all while examining the blurry lines between truth, corruption, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
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