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Absolutely loved this play about Francis Biddle, former Attorney General for FDR and the relationship with his young secretary (the playwright) at the end of his life. You see how the relationship grows & develops; it’s a beautiful story.......more

During the Great Depression, a group of wealthy men--many of them patrician WASPs of the very bluest blood--had the courage and foresight to ignore the short-term interests of their class and themselves and created the New Deal, kick-starting the broken American economy. They were led of course by F......more

Despite centring a character of immense background and story possibilities, this play is from a time in the aftermath of a life lived. The play is based on McClelland Glass’s work experience as Francis Biddle’s secretary. She herself is the other character in the play, named Sarah. The play is set i......more

Moving, funny and true period drama about the relationship between Judge Frances Biddle, former Attorney General under FDR, and his new secretary, a 25-year-old Canadian woman (based on the author). Deceptively simple but perceptive and compelling.......more

It's a simple play but deep, with many but not too many moments that get you to pause and reflect. I suppose you need the right actors in your head as you read.......more