Brooklyn Boy [C+]

I hate to give this play only a C+, but I just cannot bring myself to give it better. It was obviously written with such good intentions. Sadly, it just didn't quite fly with those intentions.

The story is of a newly famous author who has written a breakthrough book about his childhood, and is just now coming to terms with his childhood. The subject clearly means a great deal to the author (it's semi-autobiographical), but he just can't seem to put enough punch into it.

There is one wonderful scene - in the movie producer's office - but the rest of the play is pleasant enough but dull.