The Underpants
by Steve Martin, Carl Sternheim
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Read in January, 2007
If you ever want something to remind you that under all of those piles and piles of bad movies Steve Martin IS truly brilliant you must read this amazing translation. Martin was able to take a dated play and make it new, while still retaining the historic and international feel. A truly feminist work before feminism was in fashion, it's the story of a woman, her idiot husband, noisy neighbor, numerous suitors, and the power of a pair of a saggy (tied with a string) underpants. This had me shakin...more
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Read in May, 2008
I read this on the recommendation of someone who had heard of it but hadn't actually read it herself. I feel it's supposed to be played in a fairly absurdist, "yes the actors and director are in on how weird the setup is," kind of delivery. However, once you get past the rapid-fire arrival of room renters and free-roaming monarchy, you find yourself learning a lesson from each character in the play and realizing that not everything happening at this moment is necessarily ...more
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Read in February, 2008
I loved this Play. Steve Martin adapted this story about Underpants or the lack there of from 1910 to make it just as relevant to today's reader. It's funny and quick and only one act. It made me laugh to think about the power of panties or missing panties and my mind went right to the Paris and Britney set. I am hoping our Theatre group will like it too and maybe we can put it up!
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Read in April, 2008
This was recommended to me by my friend Melody for our theatre company. Its a light, fun adaptation by Steve Martin. It's a comedic, almost farcical play that would make an enjoyabe evening of entertainment in the theatre...
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Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
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I have not READ this play, but I saw it performed numerous times by one of my teammates in a competitive acting group I took part in. She was brilliant, so the play is brilliant.
LOVE.
LOVE.
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I had this book confused with another book. I'm glad I finally got to reading it. It was a totally short read and a fun little story. Steve Martin is pretty good at this stuff.
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Read in April, 2008
I thought this fluffy farce was a very pleasant and funny read. I would love to be in this play or see a production of it. Good find Melody!
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Read in January, 2002
recommends it for:
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Translation of a German play -- fun, but nothing special
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Read in January, 2008
It was okay. Probably funnier in performance.
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