A Life in the Theatre

David Mamet

Original title: A life in the theatre

earliest edition we have, 1977 Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated, 1978 95 pages

Methuen modern plays

This 1977 play focuses on the relationship between two actors: Robert, the stage veteran, and John, the young promising actor. They are involved in a number of productions, and gradually their relationship changes.

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Editions we hold

A life in the theatre edition · 1989 · Methuen Drama · 95 pages
A Life in the Theatre edition · 1978 · Grove Press · 9780394170404
A life in the theatre edition · 1978 · Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated · 95 pages
A Life in the Theatre paperback · 1977 · Samuel French Inc. · 69 pages
A life in the theatre. paperback · 1977 · Grove Press · 86 pages

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