Staged Reading: The Designated Mourner
Written by Wallace Shawn
Show Times
August 7 – August 8, 2026
Fri @ 7pm
Sat @ 2pm & 7pm
About
Wallace Shawn’s 1996 play explores the relationship of three intellectuals. The three exist in a near-future, authoritarian state where culture is suppressed. Told through three interwoven monologues, the play chronicles the parallel decline of a marriage and the country’s descent into fascism, exploring themes of art, politics, and survival as the characters grapple with their changing world and their own values.
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THE DESIGNATED MOURNER is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com
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