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Play • Fiction
Massachusetts • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
The Flick by Annie Baker is a two-act play set in a run-down movie theater in suburban Worcester County, Massachusetts, following the evolving workplace relationships of three underpaid employees—Sam, a man in his mid-thirties; Rose, a young female projectionist; and Avery, a black college student—as they navigate their lives and identities while performing mundane, repetitive tasks.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Unnerving
Bittersweet
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The Flick by Annie Baker has received widespread acclaim for its authentic dialogue and deep character development. Critiques mention the play's deliberate pace, which some find slow but others appreciate for its realism. Set in a run-down theater, it poignantly explores themes of mundane life and human connection. The naturalistic style may not be for everyone, but it offers a profound, introspective experience.
Readers who relish contemplative, character-driven narratives will appreciate Annie Baker's The Flick. Fans of introspective works like Thornton Wilder's Our Town or Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot will find resonance in its exploration of mundane lives and unspoken connections, set against the backdrop of a small-town movie theater.
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Avery
An African-American college student with glasses, known for his extensive love and knowledge of film, he works part-time at the theater. Avery is thoughtful, intelligent, and keenly aware of racial dynamics in his workplace interactions.
Rose
A college student with green hair who works as the projectionist, making her a step above Sam and Avery in the hierarchy of the theater. She appears confident and enjoys projecting a cool, aloof image.
The Dreaming Man
A transient figure who disrupts the routine by lingering and sleeping in the theater until the end of the credits, apologizing when awoken by Sam.
Skylar
A new employee likely hired to replace Avery, possessing previous theater experience with a modern digital cinema, highlighting Sam's sense of job insecurity. He is immediately familiar with the tasks required in the theater.
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Play • Fiction
Massachusetts • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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