Faber and Faber, Inc. -- tpbNew York -- 2004 -- 80pp
ISBN: 0-571-21174-7
2004 Pulitzer Prize Winner
2004 Tony Award Best Play
Two Act Play
1 actor
A two-act, one person play about the (in)famous German transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived the Nazi regime and the Communist dictatorship of Germany.
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A very interesting play. The research was incredible and the style in which this is written is moderately unique for a popular play (to have a one-person play, but with multiple roles).
The subject is wonderfully dramatic. A transvestite. A transvestite who collects "things." In Nazi Germany.
But then comes the conflict and drama. It is suggested that she actually worked with the Nazis as an informer. Or did she? Ultimately, Charlotte's life becomes more of an enigma rather than less, the more the author gets to know her.
Despire the hollowness of the ending, it rings true, perhaps disappointing the audience.
A very interesting script.
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