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Play • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1980s
1983
Adult
18+ years
NP
In David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, real estate salesmen face intense pressure to succeed in a high-stakes sales contest, culminating in betrayal, deceit, and desperation as they struggle to secure valuable leads and keep their jobs. The narrative highlights themes of capitalist greed and corporate consumerism in the United States during the 1980s. Includes explicit language and derogatory terms.
Gritty
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
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David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross captures the cutthroat world of real estate salesmen with razor-sharp dialogue and intense character dynamics. Critics praise its authenticity and dark humor, but some find the relentless cynicism and abrupt pace overwhelming. Despite mixed feelings on character likability, it’s widely regarded as a powerful, thought-provoking play.
Readers who would enjoy David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross are likely drawn to intense, character-driven dramas with razor-sharp dialogue and themes of ambition and moral ambiguity. Fans of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and August Wilson’s Fences will find similar engagement in Mamet’s critique of the American Dream.
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Dave Moss
A slick and self-serving salesman who devises a plan to steal sales leads and manipulates his colleagues into participating.
George Aaronow
A salesperson caught in the machinations of his colleagues, often portrayed as anxious and less aggressive in their manipulative tactics.
Richard Roma
The most successful and charismatic salesman in the office, known for his persuasive skills and manipulative charm.
John Williamson
The office manager tasked with distributing sales leads, often seen as an antagonist by the salesmen due to his control over their potential success.
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Play • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1980s
1983
Adult
18+ years
NP
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