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173 - The Hundred Year Play

Sep 1, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Hundred Year Play Begins

  • The Hundred Year Play, written by Hannah Hirschmann, began in 1920 and will conclude soon.
  • Cecil Baldwin attended the opening night, witnessing the first scene with a man, woman, and newborn.
INSIGHT

First Scene Simplicity

  • The play's first scene involved a murder mystery promptly solved, reflecting Hirschmann's dislike for drawn-out suspense.
  • The play began with a simple set: a studio apartment with a man, a woman holding a newborn, and a discussion about a murder.
ANECDOTE

Revisiting the Play

  • Cecil Baldwin revisited the play 20 years later, finding the newborn now a woman giving a long monologue in a space colony setting.
  • He realized the woman was the same actor, showcasing a lifetime of practice and dedication to the play.
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