A Life in the Theatre
| A Life in the Theatre | |
|---|---|
Poster for the 2010 Broadway Revival | |
| Written by | David Mamet |
| Characters | Robert (stage veteran) John (young actor) |
| Date premiered | 1977 |
| Place premiered | Theatre De Lys |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
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A Life in the Theatre is a 1977 play by David Mamet.
It focuses on the relationship between two actors, the play's only characters. One, Robert, is a stage veteran while John is a young, promising actor. As the play goes on they are involved in a variety of productions, and gradually their relationship begins to change.